1988 Nissan truck v-6: In the past 21/2 years i have had 3 reman. starters put in for a no start with click?

Question

Intermittent no start for the last 21/2 years.The engine doesn't turn over and all i get is a click or a delay of 1 to 2 seconds before it will turn over when key in start.i had a coolant leak that was spraying over - and + battery cables.I have a man. trans and the last time i brought it in i wrote up a list for them to check which includes: 1) Check for broken, loose or disconnected wires in the starting circuit. Inspect all wires and connectors at the battery, starter solenoid and igition switch (on the steering column) 2) Bad starter solenoid 3) Bad starter motor 4) Bad ignition switch 5) Starter motor jammed in flywheel ring gear(inspect pinion and flywheel).They replaced the remanufactured starter with another and i still get the intermittent no start.I went to a junk yard and found a newer interlock relay and replaced it only to find it wasn't a bad relay. What should i do different this time when i bring it in to them? They are ASE and have trusted them for 15 yrs bring it

Answer 1

I "feel" your pain (frustration) and that of the techs. Even if they keep charging you, this is still bad for their reputation, and I would imagine that there is some sleep lost over it.
When you have the failure, are you sure that the click you hear is the solenoid? Any chance that it is something else. Without actually hearing it, I am at a loss for further action.
The only thing that comes to mind is the possibility of a series of defective units.
You might ask the shop to locate a reman unit from a different source.
The problem with remans is that many remanufacturers pay the guys on the line a "bonus" or even a flat-rate to rebuild the units. If they put it on the test bench, and it spins, it is a "PASS" and another 50 cents in the man's pocket, even if it won't last. They have no means of load testing the reman, only a "spin-up".
In the industry, NAPA reman units have a very good rep. It doesn't mean NO failures, but the percentage is very low for failure. They have the standard reman, and a premium reman, usually painted red.
NAPA also has a very good warranty plan.
It doesn't cover the shop time, but it does extend the warranty beyond the 90-day limit (I think 1 year).

Answer 2

If the problem happens when the truck is hot, specially if you shut it down and then come back in a few minutes and it won't start then I'd suspect that the starter motor is getting overheated because some exhaust shield is missing. If it happens mostly when the engine is cold, have the shop measure the voltage at the solenoid when the key is turned to the start position when it's cold.

Answer 3

attempt checking the battery cables. they are able to get corroded interior and look stable. seek for bulges on the cables. additionally verify the battery ends and everywhere they connect. be advantageous to earnings the floor cord on the two ends. i've got seen adult men replace batteries, alternators, and starters, purely to ensure the floor cable wasn't tight to the physique, or because of the fact of undesirable battery cables. My question may be, what sort of "ASE" qualified mechanics have you ever been going to who have not observed you dealing with starters or no longer checked into why? additionally, have you ever checked the condition of your battery? no count if it is not protecting a cost you will get the comparable indicators. Or an alternator no longer protecting the battery maintained.

Answer 4

Bite the bullet & buy a NEW starter from Nissan.