1989 Chevy Celebrity STARTING

154,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CLUNDY2007
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HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO REPLACE THE STARTER OR THE SOLINOID SOME TIMES I HAVE TO HIT ON IT TO GET IT TO TURN OVER AND SOMETIMES IT THE SOLINOID WONT CLICK?
Nov 12, 2008 at 2:08 AM
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JDL
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I won't replace a starter without also replacing the solenoid. If banging on the starter gets it going, sounds like bad brushes.
Nov 13, 2008 at 12:38 AM
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