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Dinosource · 12-24-2008, 11:24 PM

So I traded my daily driver B13 for this thing and I'm having a plethora of problems. The most recent I'm dealing with, being a dumb ignition problem.

When I hit the key, I get nothing but a click. Sometimes it takes 3-10 turns of the key before I get any starter action (fires right up), and not JUST clicks from the kick panel. I cleaned all the grounds tonight and the starter cable.

I'm thinking it's the solenoid on the starter. I called the last owner and he's telling me the starter was replaced just last year. I'd hate to think it was bad already, but I've seen it happen enough times now.

Anyone have any other ideas before I rip the starter out?

12-24-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
Dinosource Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 that only cranks when it wants to So I traded my daily driver B13 for this thing and I'm having a plethora of problems. The most recent I'm dealing with, being a dumb ignition problem. When I hit the key, I get nothing but a click. Sometimes it takes 3-10 turns of the key before I get any starter action (fires right up), and not JUST clicks from the kick panel. I cleaned all the grounds tonight and the starter cable. I'm thinking it's the solenoid on the starter. I called the last owner and he's telling me the starter was replaced just last year. I'd hate to think it was bad already, but I've seen it happen enough times now. Anyone have any other ideas before I rip the starter out?