car talk

[tonksy]

anyone have any idea where the solenoid is on a '99 nissan sentra?

 

[Squiggy]

its on the starter, tonks...

 

[tonksy]

nope nope. sure isn't.

 

[Squiggy]

yep, yep, sure is...just doesn't look normal...

 

[Squiggy]

I'm assuming we're talking starter solenoid...not a choke solenoid or summat...

 

[tonksy]

yeah, we are talking about a starter solenoid, but apparently it isn't...are you positive cuz they say that with most new-ish cars the solenoid isn't attached to the starter.....

 

[Squiggy]

I believe its internal to the starter...the starter should look rather odd as starters go...

 

[tonksy]

thanks, squigs. am i going to be able to replace it?

 

[Squiggy]

May not have to. There are two contacts that may just need cleaning...I'm not sure whether its more practical to replace the solenoid rather than the whole unit. I'd guess it easier and better to replace the unit (complete starter/solenoid assy)

 

[tonksy]

this starter is not too old...maybe it's the contacts...try that first.
thanks, squigs

 

[Squiggy]

 

[Professur]

Most modern starters are sold with the solenoid attached, as one piece. Mostly because it's nearly impossible to remove a working solenoid from a deceases starter. Is the starter mounted underneath? My old Mirage had the damn thing mounted on top of the tranny, right under the carb. Talk about a bitch to fix.

 

[Thulsa Doom]

oh you mean this thread isnt about the Magliozzi brothers?

 

[tonksy]

oh you mean this thread isnt about the Magliozzi brothers?

they were kinda fun.

prof, yes it is mounted underneath. so it will be a bitch to fix...good thing i don't have to do it, huh?