This video is of the removal of a starter on a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali. The video shows me completing all steps to take it out, but then my camera battery died…
This video is of the removal of a starter on a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali. The video shows me completing all steps to take it out, but then my camera battery died…
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Thank you! I appreciate it.
if you have to you can always tap on the starter or solenoid to get it unstuck.
There is a bundle of wires that is wrapped in tape. That bundle is attached to the frame with zip ties or a similiar piece of plastic that keeps it close to the frame and not dangling around. You just want to cut that zip tie or connector piece so that you can move that bundle of wire and be able to move the starter a lot easier. Hope that helps.
When you said the wire from the battery was attached to the frame and just to cut it off, so that you can wiggle the starter free, did you mean actually cut off the wire? which wire is it?
It is possible it is just the solenoid that is bad. But nowadays you have to replace both since they are attached to each other.
I watched this because I was trying to figure out if the starter is attached in any way to the transmission. Looks like it is.
I just had my clutch replaced and now sometimes the starter gets stuck and can’t turn the motor. Never happened before the replacement.
hmmm, well its possible. All thats left that is not in the video is actually pretty easy to finish. If you have any questions, just message me. I will help you out. thanks!
Any chance you’d redo the video showing all the steps? I’m about to change my starter on a 2003 Yukon XL Denali and I like your videos, in fact, I watched your video on replacing the rotors and pads, it motivated me to do them myself. Plus the fuel pump needs to be changed as well. Thanks in advance.
I could not get mine out without removing the cables to the solenoid first. I jacked the frame up about 4 inches and came in over the top of the right front tire (which was still touching the ground). You still need a safety stand. Then I came under the exhaust manifold with a long 3/8″ extension (12″-14″), connected to a universal joint extension, and then a deep well 18mm socket. You only need turn it about 1 full turn and then you can do the rest with your fingers from underneath.
oh I know what you mean, it really does suck. You have to either try and wedge your hands in there and get the right size wrench on there. I found that you need a deepwell socket it you use that method. otherwise you need to just force the starter out of the hole and pull down so you can get the wires off. Also remember that you need to pull off the zip ties that attach to the frame. These keep everything from moving, and makes everything so tight. hope that helps!
I appreciate your video. ‘d like to know how can you disconnect the top wires on the cylenoid(sp) because it is very tight and difficult to get my hand and tools in that area?
yes, you probably get a message like service ride control. Usually this message comes on and off randomly. These trucks are known to do that. Just check your fuse box that says ride control or air ride. And also check your tire pressure too. But many times it can be on how the vehicle is parked when shut off or started. The vehicle adjust to level itself.
An of topic question. My compressor for the rear shocks (auto leveling) has not come on the last few times I have driven the vehicle. What fuses should I check. I could not find much in the manual? Anything else I should check?
Yes I was having to get the vehicle jumped, and then it finally would not start. Sorry that I was not able to show the whole thing, but it is pretty easy to remove and replace after that point. If your vehicle does not start, check battery, connections, relay fuses first. Or it is also possible the starter gear can be locked up on the flywheel and you have to jiggle it free. But if that happens this will be a sign that your starter is going bad. thanks for watching!
Good video, even though it was short. Did your starter fail or show signs that is was about to fail?