is my starter going bad?

Asked by Rachael Mar 14, 2016 at 09:25 AM about the 1995 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Cheyenne RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

truck clicks at start up or sometimes starter spins free is the solenoid goin bad
or starter

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Gumb63 answered 8 years ago

Sounds like a bad solenoid on starter, be sure your battery is fully charged and your battery terminals are clean, you may have a similar sound of clicking when trying to start with a faulty or weak battery.

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Gumb63 answered 8 years ago

Also you should check the starter to be sure it is tightly mounted to engine block, a loose bolt or bolts may cause a poor connection as well as engaging failure.

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GuruTSRQ4 answered 5 years ago

What would cause a Chevy Silverado k1500 5.7 liter to Hesitate and bug out after starting now it is starting to screech when started what could that be

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