1999 Sonoma Starting issue
When I turn the key, everything comes on a normal. Most of the time the starte does not engage or run at all. Once in a while the starter will engage but it seems to be not fully engaged, I can hear the teeth grinding on the flywheel. I thought this sounded like the starter was the problem, so I bought a remanufactered one ($150). I installed it, and the truck started right up. But it sounded like the started was not quite fullly engaged. I turned off and started it up serveral times. I decided to adjust the started to move the gear closer to the flywheel by installing a shim on the outside bolt. When I tried again, nothing! The most it has done since then is rapid clicking, but not engaging or running. I don't think the issue is the battery, but I have it on charge now and will try in about an hour. I would be grateful for any suggestion.
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