Take your starter to a shop that can rebuild starters, alternators, etc. They will be able to perform tests to determine if the solenoid is bad, the starter is bad, or both. You should also measure the voltage at the solenoid to ensure your starter relay is working correctly. Michael A. Griese Storage Software Development Manager IBM Storage Systems Division Rochester, MN 55901 Internet: magriese@xxxx voice: (507)253-1853 fax: (507)253-2880