DSM2GS400

My starter (thinking stater solenoid) has been on its way out for a few months...
It will sometimes start no problem, other times it takes a few turns of the key.
I have set up an appointment to has the starter assembly replaced for tommorrow...
Unfortunately...the car now refuses to start!!!!
But yesterday it started first crank!
Hoping that I dont have to get it towed, it has never left me stranded before.
Is there anyway to circumvent the starter solenoid for just a one time start so i can drive it to the shop?

Please respond asap as I need to either sort this out or call a towing company to take it to the shop @ 12pm Wednesday.

burny

you can take a screw driver and tap it a few times, then start the car. This is usually good for several more starts.

DSM2GS400

thank you
Ummm...
where do I tap???

V8_Aristo

You best option is to keep on trying. The starter is located in the middle of the block and under the the intake manifold. Nothing will reach it unless you start taking things apart.

FrankT

x2
...keep trying till it starts

werewolf

x3 pray for dumb luck

Frankdorn

iTrader: (7)

Try a broomstick -- the starter's directly under the windshield-side of the intake manifold. Slide it in the front and do some searching...

DSM2GS400

Sweet!
Got in the car, two turns and it started!
At the shop now..
Not excited about the bill
Thank you for your help!

VipDout

iTrader: (4)

That start is not fun what so ever ...





here is a picture of what your car will be looking like at the shop.

with no experience I started at 9pm and finished at 1am