David Henry wrote:
> The good news is I made it back from the national meet.
>
> I changed the oil, although it sat for a couple weeks with the fresh oil in,
> and now it's not starting. I'll assume the oil change is unrelated to the
> no-start. I hear a click that I'm fairly sure is the starter relay, but I'm
> looking for tips on how to confirm the starter is the culprit. Acording to
> the FSM, I need to pull the steering shaft to get the starter out, and I
> don't want to do that if it isn't the problem.
>
> -- David 94 CC Sport 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted with 33" BFG MT's
>
Hey David. You don't need to pull the steering shaft. But doing so
*does* make it easier. I've been able to wrangle the starter out of
Christine on many occasions and never had to pull the shaft. I have a 3
inch body lift too, so the steering shaft is longer. (more space to work
with) That might make a difference. I keep wanting to say you have to
pull the drivers side engine/trans/axle bracket... but i think thats not
right. I think its that you have to pull the starter before you can
pull the bracket. yup - that sounds better... you would be able to get
the starter out better if you pull the drivers side fender splash sheild
(the rubber flap) and go through the wheel well. Seemed to make for
better access than trying to go up from above and around the exhaust
manifold.
I'd take it to a parts store (NAPA, AZ, Advance, Checker) and have them
bench test the starter. Best way to tell if you need to replace it, or
start looking for a wire problem.
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