[tom366]

whats up people. im new to the board. my 300 ex wouldnt start so i jumped the battery and it started right up . bought a new battery and it still wouldnt start. even with cables this time. its clicking when i hit the start button but nothing more.so i gave the starter a tap with a screwdriver and it fired up. what im asking is... is there a chance its NOT the starter and could be the selinoid instead? wanted some feedback before i buy a new starter..any help would be greatly appreciated . thanks

 

[tomgodd]

Could be.
Welcome to the Family!
I would still replace the whole starter.

 

[littlejohn444]

Mine done the same, The first time it was the connections, /check everything and clean de-oxidize the connections. If that doesnt work you can also take the starter apart and clean everything out. Sometimes that helps, if not you at least can see the shape the brushes are in. They sell replacement brush set for about 25-30 bucks.

 

[mud99]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[Helmut]

Welcome to the forums. More than likely, it's the starter since you tapped on it and it started. The next time it won't start, try jumping the two posts on the solenoid with an old screwdriver. If it don't start, it's definitely the starter. When you jump the two posts on the solenoid, you're just bypassing the internal switch of the solenoid.

BTW, you can buy rebuild kits for the starter if the brushes are just worn out and they're easy to rebuild.

 

[tom366]

thanks for the feedback. after posting i decided to take it out n mess with it again. tapped it and it started right up. after ridin for a bit i noticed i could shut it down n it would start no problem if the engine is warm. im gonna order a new starter . to many small parts to mess with takin it apart. once again...thanks for feedback

 

[csavage1]

Thanks for answering his question because it helped answer mine. I have the same problem but hitting the starter does nothing. I will try the brushes 1st. Thanks again Carl

 

[Helmut]

Thanks for answering his question because it helped answer mine. I have the same problem but hitting the starter does nothing. I will try the brushes 1st. Thanks again Carl

Try jumping the two posts on the solenoid. If it doesn't start, it's probably the starter. If it does start, it's probably the solenoid. This is assuming you have a good, fully charged battery and all the connections are clean and tight.