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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 05:28 AM
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How to replace starter solenoid?

I bought just the solenoid, not the solenoid+starter.
I know how to remove the starter but how do I just replace the solenoid? What does it mount to?
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbeck
I bought just the solenoid, not the solenoid+starter.
I know how to remove the starter but how do I just replace the solenoid? What does it mount to?
Easy, just two bolts.
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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generally you need to replace to whole thing. Not really worth the time and effort, esp if something else is wrong with the starter motor it self. Just go buy a starter and be done with it.
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by theWalkinator
Easy, just two bolts.
I said I know how to remove the starter. I was asking how the solenoid attaches to the starter motor.
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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generally you need to replace to whole thing. Not really worth the time and effort, esp if something else is wrong with the starter motor it self. Just go buy a starter and be done with it.
I can't really afford the whole assembly right now and I know the starter works just fine. I have to jump the solenoid to start the car. I only paid $23 for the solenoid from O'Reilly.
I am in between jobs and so I may end up replacing the starter someday but for now its in perfect working condition.
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:58 AM
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I said I know how to remove the starter. I was asking how the solenoid attaches to the starter motor.
Two bolts holding solenoid to the mounting bracket on starter body, see this picture:
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...TYjrS3iwESkYZI
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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Easy, just two bolts.
Okay, my misunderstanding :| Thank you. That's so easy I just may go do it right this second
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