Actually, you could just rebuild the solenoid depending on where you live. At one time Fleet Farm did sell kits to rebuild the solenoids but I doubt if they do that anymore. Also, some small towns have small repair shops that will rebuild your entire starter while you wait.... now, they too are getting harder to find. However, this problem is not new and has been around for years. In this discussion, the only thing I have noticed is that there is no link to a You Tube video page as far as where and how to replace the starter... always helpful.... instead of a Haynes manual.... Then there is the cost of a used starter.... at a junkyard (always an option) or a new rebuilt one depending on if you plan to keep the car or not..... We used to call a bad solenoid because it developed a corroded spot commonly referred to as a "flat spot" and if you could get that contact point moved slightly, you could at least get the starter to engage....but be advised, when you shut off that car AFTER you got it started with so much grief, have it where you can work on it.... because it might be intermittent and might start... but life is too short.... Good luck...
