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Old 06-30-2005, 07:11 PM
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car won't start

'01 LS1 just at 60,000 miles. Never had a problem and came out to leave work and all I get is a clicking sound. Battery seems to be good and the noise seems to be coming from under the car. I come from old school having owned lots of big & small block Camaros, Novas and Chevelles. Theses cars were so easy to work on and I am totally lost on this new stuff. Could it be the starter or solenoid?? Just when I'm ready to go on vacation too. Figures.
Just trying to get an idea before I have a shop look at it and charge me out the wazoo.
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Old 06-30-2005, 07:16 PM
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My vote is starter/solenoid.
 
Old 06-30-2005, 07:21 PM
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That's what I was thinking but I have no idea what else could cause the problem. Is the starter/solenoid combo the same as on the older Chevy V8s??
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Old 06-30-2005, 11:19 PM
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Check the terminals... make sure they are tight and there's proper contact. Then try boosting it..

If those don't work then it's probably the starter.
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Old 07-03-2005, 08:54 AM
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Took my car to Meineke and they determined it was the starter then hit me with a price of $732 out the door. I went to NAPA and bought their premium rebuild for $218 + tax and paid someone $75 to install it Savings = $425
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Originally Posted by Bo Tye
Took my car to Meineke and they determined it was the starter then hit me with a price of $732 out the door. I went to NAPA and bought their premium rebuild for $218 + tax and paid someone $75 to install it Savings = $425
Smart. There's a reason why shops like Meineke and other big chains manage to be so big and profitable.
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