starting problems

I have a 98 k 1500 with a 5.7 and 148,000 miles. Last week when I went to start it it only clicked. Turned key off and back on and started normally. was good for several days then did it again. Now it just took 8 tries before it started. Battery is good, alternator is good and checked/cleaned battery connections. No luck, still doing it. Is my solenoid going out? It is original starter.

if its just clicking it could be the selenoid on its way out your lucky its giving you a "hint" usually they just quit all together when you least expect it and with that many miles on a original starter it wouldnt hurt to replace it a little preventive measure as I like to call them if ya dont wanna spend the cash get it pulled off and have it checked out

I have a 98 k 1500 with a 5.7 and 148,000 miles. Last week when I went to start it it only clicked. Turned key off and back on and started normally. was good for several days then did it again. Now it just took 8 tries before it started. Battery is good, alternator is good and checked/cleaned battery connections. No luck, still doing it. Is my solenoid going out? It is original starter.


when it fails hit the starter , with the key to crank . if it starts cranking replace the starter .. first I would make sure all connections and the one going from the solenoid to motor is secure and clean.

Yeah thanks. I think I just need to replace starter and solenoid since it has 148000 miles on it. Not really looking forward to it though.