Pontiac 10465065 Starter, (Remanufacture)

To disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, first disable the anti-theft feature if your model has a Delco Loe II audio system. Then, raise the vehicle and secure it on jackstands. Remove the brackets supporting the starter and the two starter motor to engine bolts. Allow the starter to drop down enough to remove the nuts attaching the wires to the starter solenoid and battery cable, supporting the starter while removing the wires. Separate the starter from the engine and reinstall any removed shims during the installation process.

If the starter motor does not turn at all when the switch is operated, check the shift lever (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission). Ensure the battery is charged and all cables are secure. If the motor spins but the engine is not cranked, the starter motor may need to be disassembled. If the solenoid clicks but the motor does not operate, there may be an issue with the solenoid contacts or the motor itself. If the solenoid plunger cannot be heard, the solenoid or circuit may be defective. To check the solenoid, connect a jumper lead between the battery(+) and the S terminal. If the starter motor works, the solenoid is fine. If not, remove the starter/solenoid assembly for testing and repair. If the starter motor cranks the engine slowly, check the battery, terminal connections, and engine condition. Use a voltmeter to check the starter motor terminal while actuating the ignition switch. A reading of 9 volts or more at normal cranking speed is normal. If the reading is lower and the cranking speed is slow, the solenoid contacts may be burned.

To check the solenoid, you can connect a jumper lead between the battery (+) and the "S" terminal on the solenoid. If the starter motor now operates, the solenoid is OK and the problem is in the ignition switch, neutral start switch, or in the wiring. If the starter motor still does not operate, you should remove the starter/solenoid assembly for disassembly, testing, and repair.

The first step is to disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

The steps for removing the starter in a 2WD vehicle are as follows: Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. On V6 models, remove the right front wheel for easier access. Remove the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. On 2.2L engines, take off the brace rod from the front of the engine to the bell housing. On certain models through 1999, remove the support bracket connecting the front of the starter to the block. If equipped, remove the starter heat shield. From underneath the vehicle, disconnect the solenoid wire and battery cable from the terminals on the solenoid. Remove the starter mounting bolts. Take out the starter motor, noting the location of any spacer shim(s), if present.

The battery cable clamps for cleanliness and tightness, the battery cables, the battery's condition, the starter motor wiring and connections, the starter motor mounting bolts, the fuses in the engine compartment fuse box, the ignition switch circuit, the starter relay, and the clutch start switch (manual transmission) or the Park/Neutral position switch (automatic transmission).

When suspecting a malfunction in the starting circuit, it's essential not to immediately attribute it to a faulty starter. Instead, perform a systematic inspection of various components and connections to identify the root cause. This is because several factors other than the starter can contribute to starting issues, and diagnosing the actual problem is crucial.

The initial steps for removing and replacing a starter motor include:Disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.Raising the vehicle and securing it on jackstands.

Raise the vehicle and securely support it on jackstands.

First, check that the shift lever is in Neutral or Park (for automatic transmission) or that the clutch pedal is depressed (for manual transmission). Then, ensure that the battery is charged and that all cables are securely connected at the battery and starter solenoid terminals.

First, check that the shift lever is in Neutral or Park (for automatic transmission) or that the clutch pedal is depressed (for manual transmission). Then, ensure that the battery is charged and that all cables are securely connected at the battery and starter solenoid terminals.