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Originally Posted by Geronimo555
Anyone have a starter motor go out? Is that a DIY repair?
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Yes, and could be.
The solinoid high current contacts wear out. The starter "clacks" but does not spin.
This is different from a bad clutch safety switch in that there is NO sound from the starter at all.
Cheap fix tho. The Denso kit is available on ebay: under $10 for the new contact terminals.
If you also get the new armature and thrust pin, be danged sure the pin is the same length as the OE unit. Otherwise the starter bendix gear may not fully engage the flywheel's ring gear. NOT GOOD!