When the starter on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 did nothing one day, I researched and found that the cause was likely in the solenoid portion. I hit Amazon and found this kit that looked like it was what I needed. When I dropped the starter, I found that it was a 'reman' from a chain auto parts store, which was OK because it meant it was still the OEM Denso starter. When I pulled it apart, I didn't see nearly as much wear as some of the pics on here, BUT the copper contact ring on the plunger in this kit was at least twice as thick as the 'quality' part in the 'Hecho en Mexico' rebuild. The ring on that plunger was really scarred and burned. Replaced both fixed contacts and the plunger, it all fit perfectly, and it works like new. I suspect this will fix at least that much of the issue caused by low quality rebuild parts. Easy to install, and the parts appear to be much better quality than what is used in the 'rebuilds' you get at Autozone, Advance, or O'Reilly's. Why pay big bucks for a rebuild when this will likely fix your problem?
UPDATE- The starter made it about six months of infrequent use before it died. There is no click, no nothing, intermittently, other times it will fire right up. Got a new starter ordered, and I'll pull this one down to see if I can find the problem. I doubt it's this kit though, my money is on the motor itself or the lead to it, more of the same quality parts as the 'rebuilders' used on the solenoid.
| Manufacturer | Victory Lap |
|---|---|
| Brand | Victory Lap |
| Model | Victory Lap ND-34SOL Solenoid Repair Kit |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 3.7 x 2 inches |
| Item model number | ND-34SOL |
| Exterior | Brushed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ND34SOL |
