Starter Solenoid?

[mxjunkie123]

Hey guys, i have a 2004 gmc 2500 ccsb and sometimes the truck does not turn over at all. When it does this i just wiggle the wires going into the starter, it looks like a starter sloenoid attached to the starter, and then it turns right over. Does anybody know what it could be. Do i have to get a new starter to just replace the solenoid?

[oldscsc]

You shouldn't be able to wiggle the wires at all, which leads me to believe your issue might just be a loose connection. Try cleaning and retightening all three eyelets on the starter and see if the problem persists.

[dewfpo]

x2, just try to tighten those connection first (obviously, clean them if they are dirty or greasy).

 

DEWFPO

[nbuchanan]

Yeah, I agree. If cleaning and tightening doesn't get you anywhere you might have to pull the starter. I had a similar issue and my solenoid ended up being shot. I took it to an automotive electrical shop and they rebuilt my starter and solenoid for around $95.00 which is 10x's better than a piece of junk replacement front an auto parts store.