March 23, 20179 yr my girlfriends 1995 impreza outback 1.8l wont crank everytime... it was initially very bad and pretty much everytime it would not crank with out smacking the starter solenoid with a hammer, i installed a new solenoid, cleaned all ground connections and we replaced the battery. Been working amazing starting strong for about a month now and yesterday same problem and solution! pretty frustrated and dont know a ton about these cars (volkswagen guy) would love to get her confident about her ride again. if it helps i noticed 12v from the battery, 12v at the starter solenoid AND when it wouldnt start the meter dropped to zero while attempting to crank.... TYIA!
March 24, 20179 yr does the starter have any kind of warrranty? Rebuilt parts do not have a great reputation - sometimes you go thru 3-4. Sometimes you get a good one first time.
March 24, 20179 yr Author It was a brand new solenoid, now I'm thinking the starter motor Is the issue.
March 24, 20179 yr A lot of folks go to a Pull n' Pay and grab a decent looking used OEM starter--my son did for his '92 Legacy. It's usually a better option (and cheaper) than a new or re-man'd aftermarket one.
March 24, 20179 yr so, do you still have the original; starter? - it's solenoid can be rebuilt - new contacs and maybe plunger are cheap for Denso starter - amazon,ebay have parts. or, maybe move the solenoid or its internal parts over to the old starter for testing? also, many parts stores can bench test a starter. if it spins, maybe get a wrench on the crank puleey and confirm the engine isn't seized? battery cables can have a lot of 'hidden' corrosion. it wicks under the insulation over time. the 'smack it with a hammer' trick can work well, but hit a modern starter too hard and the magnets could crack I guess? Edited March 24, 20179 yr by 1 Lucky Texan
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