98 5.2 lazy starter issue
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98 5.2 lazy starter issue
I am starting to experience a lazy starter on my 98 5.2. If the truck sits for more than a day, when I turn the key I just hear click. Sometimes it takes 4-5 turns, but will eventually start. I believe the solenoid is ok, but the bendix isn't engaging (probably due to crud buildup), or the coil is getting lazy (150k and original starter). If I shut her down and just run into the grocery store (read booze store) it starts fine. You guys think solenoid or starter? In my experience a weak solenoid leads to multiple rapid fire clicking. I just hear one.
Is it possible to replace bendix individually or am I looking at a new starter. I know I've worked on some cars you can buy a bendix assembly (cheap). How much of PITA is a starter swap? Is there a bunch of stuff in the way or it fairly accessible?
EDIT: Just found starter post in DIY section (thanks hydra) and now see the solenoid is builtin to starter assembly. So it looks like a new starter it is. Any aftermarket stuff OK or should I go OEM?
Is it possible to replace bendix individually or am I looking at a new starter. I know I've worked on some cars you can buy a bendix assembly (cheap). How much of PITA is a starter swap? Is there a bunch of stuff in the way or it fairly accessible?
EDIT: Just found starter post in DIY section (thanks hydra) and now see the solenoid is builtin to starter assembly. So it looks like a new starter it is. Any aftermarket stuff OK or should I go OEM?
Last edited by k99ja04; 01-10-2010 at 08:04 PM.
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most likely because it will start after a couple of trys without being jumped, if it was a bad battery it would be weaker after each attempt to start, and make starting harder until he got someone to jump him
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Sorry haven't popped in for a few days. I don't think it's the battery because I actually run 2. Had to add a second for the snow plow.
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I can snap a few pics and post them.