| Re: [GMCnet] Stranded: Ignition switch, key switch or starter solenoid? [message #345197] |
Fri, 12 July 2019 18:33  |
Ek_Lektro
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hey Jon,
Thanks for mentioning to “reach over the tire” to get to the solenoid connections. i couldn’t see it from this angle without jacking it up, but once i raised it about 6”, it was easy to reach in and get it to start with a screwdriver,… and then we drove it on home! (Manipulating the screwdriver from the bottom definitely looked more difficult, so i was saving this trick for the last resort..., once i ran out of options)
Also, coming in from this tire angle, being able to reach the terminals easier, it looks like i’d also be able to swap the starter without having to do an oil/filter change, ha ha!
I”m heading down to Autozone to get an ignitions switch. And even if this solves the problem, it might be time to swap the starter anyway,, BECAUSE: the smaller wire going to the solenoid: when i try to tighten it for a better connection, it just turns the whole thing… probably broken off inside… cheap… (Duralast). So... i might have had 2 competing problems all along, but now i’m at my home garage, so let’s see what i can do.
> You likely need a new battery. That is probably you had to use the boost in the past.
Hey Emery, Because this problem came on rather quickly, i wasn’t really suspecting the battery, since batteries for me seem to go bad over a longer period of time (unless it gets fully discharged of course). But looking closer at the battery today, i can see that one of the cells is very low on water. So i’ll put in some distilled and give it a good charge, and keep my eye on that as well, thanks!
> Having to turn the key twice is indicative of a failing ignition switch.
Let’s hope this is the worst of it :)
Thanks again to all who offered advice, cheers!
Greg
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