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Hello,
I just replaced my starter the other day with a new one. When I turn the key the truck starts fine, but when I release the key from the start position it makes a loud '' ZIP '' noise.
Any idea what's causing this? Is this a defective starter or will the noise go away after use?
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I just replaced my starter the other day with a new one. When I turn the key the truck starts fine, but when I release the key from the start position it makes a loud '' ZIP '' noise.
Any idea what's causing this? Is this a defective starter or will the noise go away after use?Thank You
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The flywheel and starter were replaced last year so I know the flywheel is good. The starter had to be replaced because the threaded post for the starter cable stripped-out. This starter is under warranty, so it can be exchanged.
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Well, yeah it's easy to service, but I have to remove the passenger side header to access the starter. No biggie...did it before. I got the starter from the local auto parts store.
Thanks for your help.
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I ran into this last fall, where I got a starter, and after laying out on the ground in the cold only to find out the starter was locked up! I called NAPA and they tried to tell me my motor was locked up!
After I educated them up on that, they said they had another on the shelf. I went back and had them bench test the starter while I waited. I could hear them back there testing it, so I know they did, and it worked.
After I educated them up on that, they said they had another on the shelf. I went back and had them bench test the starter while I waited. I could hear them back there testing it, so I know they did, and it worked.
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OK...I removed the header and starter yesterday and exchanged it for a new one. The auto parts store tried to tell me I must have a bad flywheel. I told them that's not the problem. They wanted to bench test the old one and I told them I wanted a new one. I asked them to bench test the new one and they did with no problems. Bolted everything back on and it started just fine without any issues.
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OK...I removed the header and starter yesterday and exchanged it for a new one. The auto parts store tried to tell me I must have a bad flywheel. I told them that's not the problem. They wanted to bench test the old one and I told them I wanted a new one. I asked them to bench test the new one and they did with no problems. Bolted everything back on and it started just fine without any issues.
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