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Originally Posted by photoleif
... a mechanic we discussed this with, said sometimes the starter develops dead spots where contact isn't exactly great. that might be a factor here... who knows.
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The plunger after thousands of repeated beatings against the copper contacts wins by flatting the copper so much it does not make sufficient contact to pass enough current, hence the "click". Then after trying again and again, the plunger moves the copper contact just enough for sufficient current to pass to the starter. A new contact and your're back in business for quite some time.
Mine has survived to 320K but I've helped 2 other buddies change the contacts (actually it's only 1 contact that wears but may as well change both)....Luck all.
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2001 Limited 4WD - 346+K - SunfireRed\Thunder Cloud; - 265/75/16 Michelin A/T2s - Fat Pat's 1.5" BL - StopTech ANGLED rotors - In series 699 trans cooler, New Yota1 transmission, All new OEM suspension front to rear.
