Starter won't crank when hot

**johngoodman** · 11-02-2011, 01:10 PM

This has been discussed before, but I have discovered that my LS1 starter won't even "click" if it's hot and it has been sitting for over 15 minutes. Let it cool down and it's OK. I have heard this discussed before, but how are people fixing this? I'm planning on replacing the whole starter/solenoid but if the heat issue comes up again, what can be done? It's awfully close to the exhaust pipes and I suspect that's the problem. Exhaust wrap? Divert cooling air onto the starter? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
John

**WS6SP33D** · 11-06-2011, 03:46 PM

To me it sounds like your starter/brushes are shot and it would be time for a rebuild or new one.. A lot of people's starters are close to their headers/exhaust without this problem.. Goodluck

**KMdef9** · 11-06-2011, 07:21 PM

Is the starter original?

Either way, if your going to replace it, I would try a to swap the starter relay out first, as these are likely to go bad with heat as well. Plus it's alot cheaper.

**johngoodman** · 11-07-2011, 04:01 AM

I have already replaced the solenoid, and now I have put a completely new starter/solenoid from Powermaster on. Hope it does the trick. Thanks for the feedback.
John

**2002ssslp** · 11-07-2011, 05:18 AM

Pony up the extra money for a new starter. You will sometimes have problems with a remanufactured unit. The brushes are shot and unless you know how to rebuild one ( not that difficult ) You have to replace it. Good luck, let us know how it works out for you.