There was a time when I had to carry a broomstick to poke the starter
solenoid (through the wheelwell) while someone turned the key to the
start position.  This wasn't necessary all the time.  Sometimes it would
act normally and sometimes it would hesitate for several seconds before
the solenoid would engage.

Anyway ... the solenoid was acting sluggishly.

I cleaned all the wire connections and replaced the ground wire from the
transmission mount to the body (cleaning where it goes, too) and that
cured the problem.

Mike

Chris Renz wrote:
> Ok, so my starter randomly doesnt even try to start lately.
> If I wait a day, it might.
>
> Today I was able to confirm that hitting the back of it with a hammer and
> then trying again makes it start no problemo.
>
> so, is it the starter or a connection?
>
> I just randomly remembered that in my old baywindow, when I had my 'idiots
> guide' they said to try that if it doesnt even try to start, but I dont
> recall what that means exactly.
>
> other than, of course, carry a hammer with at all times. =)
>
> thanks,
> cr
>