ltjensen Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltjensen Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 It was a brand new solenoid, now I'm thinking the starter motor Is the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) 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, 2017 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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