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Old 11-26-2008, 12:24 PM
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Truck Left Me Stranded In The Drive Through

This morning I went to the drive through to get some breakfast. Of course I had to turn the truck off so the girl could take my order. When I went to start it the truck makes a high pitch whining sound. I assume its the starter since I have two brand new redtops and the voltage is good.

My truck is sitting in the parking lot and I am unable to get it home.

Does this sound like a starter? Is there anything wrong with the oriley lifetime warranty starter?
Old 11-26-2008, 12:35 PM
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Sounds like the starter motor is turning but the gear isn't engaged all the way. Try tapping the starter solenoid with a hammer or a bar, it may get you going for now.
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Just as Bysboy said, the starter motor is working, however it's not pushing out and engaging the little gear on the flywheel. Giving the starter a few good hits might get it to engage for you. However I would be looking at getting a new starter. They aren't that bad and don't take long to replace either.
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As far as the O'reiley lifetime starter. I have been running one since April and it hasn't gone out yet if that helps but seriously I think it's a good starter and I plan on replacing the contacts with the upgraded ones. I suggest you do that with any starter you replace it with. You will get alot more life out of the starter with them.
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