Starter

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BMRFIXIT
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Check the oil level
starter sits between engine and tranny
follow big battery positive wire to it
big round cyl with wire s
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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JRHTOOLS
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Hello, I have what I believe to be a bad starter-solenoid. Where would I look for instructions on how to check and replace it.
Thanks,
John Hart
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 AT 1:01 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Below are steps on how to test starter solenoid.

Ensure that the battery itself is not the cause of the starting problem by visually inspecting the exterior of the battery for cracks or corrosion. If the case is cracked, the battery must be replaced. If the case is not cracked, but corrosion is present around the battery terminals, remove the corrosion with a toothbrush and solution of baking soda and water. The solution need not be of a specific proportion, as the baking soda only acts as a mild abrasive.

Check the battery cable connections. Turn the vehicle's headlights on high beam, then insert the blade of a flathead screwdriver between the battery post and the clamp on the end of the battery cable. Gently twist the screwdriver and observe the headlight beams. If the beams brighten, remove the battery cable from the battery post with a wrench and clean the post and clamp with a battery terminal cleaner, then install and tighten the clamp.

Test the starter solenoid by connecting a jumper cable to the battery side of the solenoid. The solenoid has two large posts and two small posts. A single large post is located on either side of the solenoid. Attach the alligator clip of the jumper cable to the large post on the battery side of the solenoid. Touch the opposite end of the jumper cable to the large post on the other side of the solenoid. If the starter turns the engine normally, the problem likely lies with an ignition override switch, such as a clutch start switch or a neutral safety switch. If the starter produces a buzzing sound, the starter is likely defective. If there is no response at all, the solenoid is defective and must be replaced.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 AT 1:01 PM (Merged)
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WWCROOM
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 16,821 MILES
My name is william phillips.I live in rushville, illinois. And I drive a 2005 chevrolet malibu ls 4 door and it has 16821 miles on it. We've had this car for 5 years now. And we bought this car at steve knipmeyer chevrolet in beardstown of nov 2005.I been having trouble with starter this past year and also last saturday morning and also today when it got very cold this morning. Could it be the battery or the starter. We had eyler auto center here in rushville put in a new battery back in september of last year. It is possible that should we get a new car or keep our current car. My e-mail address is wwcroom@frontiernet. Net thank you.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 AT 1:01 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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What exactly is it doing? Cranking over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing. Could be the battery and connections causing it or starter problem which cost less than a new car. Get it checked out-
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