1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Starter Solenoid

1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SIEGER87
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I recently replaced my starter solenoid. It still won't start consistently, and almost never on the first try. I have to keep turning the ignition until it fires up. Sometimes this only takes a couple tries, other times it takes over 5 minutes. Any ideas?
Jan 12, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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What does it do? Does it click, or grind or nothing?
Jan 13, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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SIEGER87
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It will sometimes click, but usually won't make any sound.
Jan 13, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove starter and have it bench tested at most autoparts stores, if OK then ignition switch.
Jan 14, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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