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      04-25-2018, 03:06 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by codinge90 View Post
Don't you think this issue being relevant for 3-4 months and having not gotten worse or better it's not the starter? If it was the starter wouldn't it have gotten worse over time?
I myself had similar issues with my starter for a few months before I replaced it.

Depends how much driving you do.

If you trust your mechanic, then follow what they say I suppose. But I predict an expensive CAS replacement followed by a starter replacement after.


Diagnosing this problem is really simple and I'm surprised they haven't tried this.

1. Pull the intake plenum off (10 minutes)
2. Access starter solenoid control wire
3. Have someone cycle the start button and check for voltage on the signal wire at the starter.

If it fires everytime, it's the starter.
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