I'm getting confused on starter solenoids

Do they ever just get weak and can't pull the plunger back to engage the starter gear.

I have one  that appears to work when out of the starter  but then can't do the job when the connected to the starter.  SC 

Is a bendex  the lever thing that gets pushed?  of is it the gear thing that operates the gear the pops out?  SC

Ive ordered a replacement solenoid shipped  for $40.   I was torn between a $92+tax  starter at the parts store,  or a pull apart one on ebay for $40.  I'm going to be sad if  this don't fix me saab.   SC

Good Info AS.  Most time  A rebuild cost as much as a remanf at autozone..

I have gone to rossville  american alt and starter a few times for brushes and things.  I'm 90% sure its the solenoid.   When it gets here ,  Ill post results. 

Seems like every week I/m thowing $50 bucks into one car of another.

Ive ordered a replacement solenoid shipped  for $40.   I was torn between a $92+tax  starter at the parts store,  or a pull apart one on ebay for $40.  I'm going to be sad if  this don't fix me saab.   SC

Oh Me , Just another Saab story

Quote from: Ret.Bugtech on March 16, 2011, 09:12:22 AM

Quote from: Smelly_Cat on March 14, 2011, 06:48:08 PM

Ive ordered a replacement solenoid shipped  for $40.   I was torn between a $92+tax  starter at the parts store,  or a pull apart one on ebay for $40.  I'm going to be sad if  this don't fix me saab.   SC

Oh Me , Just another Saab story

That deserves the Vegetable Award!

CORNY!!!!

Well, There goes another quart of "Near Gas"

I stuck the solinoid  on the starter motor.  Then I installed and turned the key......................Nothing.  ^%$^%%&.  I left the ignition on and the battery was dead.  stay tuned.

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This describes SC to a tee...
KC