Just took my car (96 GXE) to the local dealership because at times I have been hearing a grinding noise (in the starter) after it had started up. I was told I need to replace the starter because the bendix is shot. They will charge me $500. Does this sound high or is it me?

[Edited by maxglx96 on 11-28-2000 at 02:33 PM]

 

I think the are charging you about 300 for a new starter and 200 labor, which is high.
Really get a remanufactered starter from 125-150 and pay about 50-60 labour. It should be about 200 or so to change the starter. I would never pay 500.
By the way there is only about 6 month warranty on a new starter.

good luck
if you were in new york i could help you

 

The "bendix" is more properly called the "starter drive". This is a replaceable part. Ask for a quote on repairing your starter rather than replacing it.

PartsAmerica.com is a good site for getting parts prices. They list remanufactured starters for your Maxima ranging in price from $140 (Brand X) to $360 (Bosch). The $140 unit has a Limited Lifetime Replacement warranty.

Replacing a starter is not a difficult job. It does not require special tools, and you don't have to crawl under the car. If you like to do your own "wrenching" you might want to tackle it yourself. If you prefer to pay a professional, perhaps you can find a good independent shop. In general, independent operators charge less than dealers. You might find a former Nissan dealer technician who opened his own business. That's a good man to know!

 

I had nissan replaced mine...it is the starter component that is expensive...if I have to do it again...I'll do it myself....
I hope it does not die on me anytime soon though....got it replaced last may...

 

sup, my starter just dyed last week and replacing it was no big deal.i payed about 140 at auto zone and replaced it in about an hour with no prior knowledge to anything about a starter. if ya need help post or IM me, piopremier on aol

 

Smooth grill, how much and where?

 

Yeah! how much and where?!

 

my 95se started making that noise about 3 weeks ago. i have 63,000 miles on this car. never had a warranty milage service done either. bought it cash at 32,000 miles. should i get the starter replaced too?

 

You might as well replace it, just so you don't get stranded. Apparently, all starters on '95s will die before 90K miles.

 

I just got my started replaced it was in 3 peices it cost me $275.