Re: 94 Caravan Starter "****m"?

On Feb 24, 6:28=A0pm, Steve <n...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Sara Brown wrote:
> > Hello...I am still having the same problem with my Caravan as a month
> > or two ago..You turn the key and solenoid clicks but that`s
> > all..Usually after 5-20 times it will start..We`ve gone down the list
> > and checked all the normal stuff and nothing has fixed it (Battery,
> > ground, starter motor, relay..etc)..Today some guy at the 7-11 said he
> > had the problem once and the starter motor needed to be
> > "****mmed"..I`ve never heard of this..Any input will be appreciated
>
> ****mming a starter that binds is a Chevrolet design deficiency that was
> ubiquitous in the 70s and 80s. The Nippondenso starter in your Caravan
> needs new solenoid contacts.

Yes. See if you can find a way to just replace the contacts, instead
of the whole starter. An independent auto electric shop may be able to
do it. If you can remove the starter yourself, you can save on some
labor.

-KM