STARTER SOLENOID FAILS TO ENGAGE ON HOT START

Subject: STARTER SOLENOID FAILS TO ENGAGE ON HOT RESTART

Model and Year: 1976-90 P TRUCK (MOTOR HOME CONVERSION) WITH 7.4L (VIN CODE N) ENGINE

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

CONDITION: Starter solenoid does not engage in the ring gear during hot restart. Clicking sound is heard while trying to start the vehicle.

CAUSE: The starter solenoid engagement force is not strong enough to withstand the high temperature environment found on some recreational vehicles.

CORRECTION: First, check the usual causes for a "clicking" solenoid. These causes include a discharged or defective battery, defective switches, excessive control circuit/connection resistance, or a defective solenoid.

If no troubles are found, a new starter solenoid package, P/N 10457024, is available to repair the vehicle. This package consists of a solenoid, lever and plunger assembly lever pin, and retaining ring.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: J4580

Labor Time: .6 Hours

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