Could it be thr starter relay?

Asked by felaron May 13, 2016 at 01:17 PM about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix will not start. I can hear the starter turn but the solenoid does not engage. I removed the starter and bench tested and the solenoid and starter both engage. Replaced and

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munron answered 7 years ago

And what?? Don't leave us hanging like this. It's like having the power go off in the middle of an episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter.

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felaron answered 7 years ago

I found the problem. The starter motor does turn and the solenoid is engaging, however the starter bendix is not making full contact with the fly wheel because something inside is broke. I just purchased a new starter and all is good. Thank you for your quick response.

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