Brand New Starter = Click. Why???
#16
i would think that if the old starter always turned over,even if it took an extended crank. And after the install of the new starter you run into a click for 10-15 key turns? i would think your correct with the bad solinoid. if it was a loose connection then i would think that while your cranking sometimes it would kick in and stop randomly. i had the same issue with my z28 for a year. my wife would drive it to work then it would not start or make any noise at all but would have full power, she would get a jump start and nothing but with enough key turns it would find a good spot in the windings and fire right up. i did not beleave her since i never had an issue. but it did it to me one day. i tested everything and had full power at the purple wire on the starter but no crank. i think the best way to test the starter is while its on the car, hook the DVM to the ground and then test the HOT wire, then test the PURPLE ignition wire. Have a friend or someone Crank while the car is haveing the issue and see if you have full voltage at the solinoid. if you do then the starter is no good. Best wishes for yu and keep us posted with the results or the fix
#17
You know, I went through and checked the grounds and it started working better, but as far as I can tell by the fact that the old starter (besides running way too many amps) started fine every time I think it is a solenoid issue. I'm going to get a new one and cash in on the return, I think. I would definitely suggest just getting a new starter and trying it. Did yours start happening when you replaced it?
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