Bird won't start

[LETZRIDE]

Do we know what is actually different among them? I find it really weird there is different part numbers like that when the setup appears to be the same. Must be some kinda difference?

[ssms5411]

I don’t think there’s a difference I’m using a 2002 A4 tranny on my 1996 Camaro. Before that after I blew my 1996 M5 tranny it was replaced with a 2002 M5 tranny. Never switched starters or anything.

[LETZRIDE]

I don’t think there’s a difference I’m using a 2002 A4 tranny on my 1996 Camaro. Before that after I blew my 1996 M5 tranny it was replaced with a 2002 M5 tranny. Never switched starters or anything.

That's why I am confused on the difference in part numbers...


On a side note - have you investigated it possibly being the ignition switch?

[ssms5411]

You ever figure this out Edgar?

[2.8 Bird]

Hey Steve, yeah I'm 80 percent sure it's the starter. Anyway I ordered it from ebay and it just came 2 days ago. I didn't want to go to autozone and buy one of theirs and then give them my core. I wanted to see if I could salvage this OEM by replacing the solenoid.

And yesterday I bought a low profile jack. I left most of my tools in California with my brother. So it's like starting again. Now I just have to find the time and do this.

[ssms5411]

Nice, jacks are always good to have , good luck on the install.