Do I need a new starter?

[graphikg]

Once in a while, about once in every 40-50 times of starting my car. My starter siezes and I have to hit it with a hammer to have it unsieze then start the car? This means I need a new one or have it rebuilt right?

[dashboardmonkey]

Yes

Andy

[Nicademus]

Just get a bigger hammer

[ethirtydavid]

+1 for hammer

[John1180]

Probably just the solenoid.

[graphikg]

IS there aDIY anywhere. Or is it not even that hard to do a started or solenoid replacement?

[george graves]

I carried a wood dowel in my e21 for a a year cause of a bad starter. After a year, it had fixed itself! LOL. I was 17, I think I was quoted $300 for a new starter - so you can imagine.

[graphikg]

so just keep hitting it huh? And george, you never got back to me about that question I asked about the light dimming relay I sent you through pm.

[george graves]

Well, starters (used) are cheap. PM sent.