Starter Problem?? Where are you guys buying your starters? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Huskerboy2 · 10-20-2007, 11:43 PM

My 1 ton had an issue where the starter wouldn't disengage. When I would turn the key, the starter would continue to crank, even after I turned the key off and even after the engine turned over.

At first, I was hoping it might be the ignition switch. The guy at Autozone thougth ignition switch, so I installed a new ignition switch today, started the truck up and same problem. I had to disconnect the battery while the engine was trying to turn over to cut it off.

So, I guess it's the starter. This is probably the original starter on this truck. It's only a 60K original mile truck. Where are you guys buying your starters from. Just NAPA, Autozone, etc.??

Thanks.

eedgell · 10-20-2007, 11:52 PM

My guess is the solenoid. The best place I have found for starters, and alterators is a local electric motor rebuild shop. Much better parts, and specialized advice. It is all they do.

Elsie72 · 10-21-2007, 12:48 AM

I got my current starter from Canadian Tire. It's a Reman unit by Champion. Seems to do it's job so far.

68C15 · 10-21-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by eedgell

The best place I have found for starters, and alterators is a local electric motor rebuild shop. Much better parts, and specialized advice. It is all they do.

words cannot express how much I agree. the local guys do such a good job and actually care about their work. it usually costs about the same as a boxed unit from the parts store. many times they have them sitting on the shelf so you dont need to wait.

krue · 10-21-2007, 08:40 AM

Hit the local auto electric place, ask around and find a good one, then stick with them.

wibilly · 10-21-2007, 08:54 AM

that's a selonoid problem, i had it happen on my old s-10. bought a new one at champion auto did the same thing took it back for another there last one was broke in the box. went to napa and never had a problem with it again. never bought another electrical part at champion

10-20-2007, 11:43 PM	#1
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Starter Problem?? Where are you guys buying your starters? My 1 ton had an issue where the starter wouldn't disengage. When I would turn the key, the starter would continue to crank, even after I turned the key off and even after the engine turned over. At first, I was hoping it might be the ignition switch. The guy at Autozone thougth ignition switch, so I installed a new ignition switch today, started the truck up and same problem. I had to disconnect the battery while the engine was trying to turn over to cut it off. So, I guess it's the starter. This is probably the original starter on this truck. It's only a 60K original mile truck. Where are you guys buying your starters from. Just NAPA, Autozone, etc.?? Thanks. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

10-20-2007, 11:52 PM	#2
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Starter Problem?? Where are you guys buying your starters? My guess is the solenoid. The best place I have found for starters, and alterators is a local electric motor rebuild shop. Much better parts, and specialized advice. It is all they do. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric Last edited by eedgell; 10-20-2007 at 11:53 PM.

10-21-2007, 12:48 AM	#3
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: Starter Problem?? Where are you guys buying your starters? I got my current starter from Canadian Tire. It's a Reman unit by Champion. Seems to do it's job so far. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

10-21-2007, 08:40 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Starter Problem?? Where are you guys buying your starters? Hit the local auto electric place, ask around and find a good one, then stick with them. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-21-2007, 08:54 AM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Starter Problem?? Where are you guys buying your starters? that's a selonoid problem, i had it happen on my old s-10. bought a new one at champion auto did the same thing took it back for another there last one was broke in the box. went to napa and never had a problem with it again. never bought another electrical part at champion __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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