Starter relay problem

[Juan Veldez]

I bought a new starter relay a couple years back. Only started the car a dozen(ish) times since install. Now you have to manually wiggle one of the wires/connections to get it to start. No corrosion, the connector into the relay is loose. Are these prone to crap out frequently? I just bought a "lifetime" warranty one from O'Reillys and was wondering if anyone else had issues with theirs? Thanks in advance.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Probably a china repop , "shouldn't " fail that fast

 

[pschlosser]

on some of our 50 year old cars, this has never failed, just to give you perspective.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

I bought a new starter relay a couple years back. Only started the car a dozen(ish) times since install. Now you have to manually wiggle one of the wires/connections to get it to start. No corrosion, the connector into the relay is loose. Are these prone to crap out frequently? I just bought a "lifetime" warranty one from O'Reillys and was wondering if anyone else had issues with theirs? Thanks in advance.

Yeah, likely foreign part with poor quality control. There are several you can find NOS from EBay. An example is this one for $25.00 (hopefully the link works):

OEM NOS Mopar Starter Relay # 3874950 / Fits 1969-1970 Chrysler | eBay

nos part bsmnt bb8

www.ebay.com

 

[Challenger RTA]

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Juan Veldez​

kick that mule! Just watch it don't kick back! If you still have your old one put it on and try it. The other thing is to take it apart and see if it can be fixed, even the new one. Make sure the mounting screw is grounding it. New parts what a joke any more. Korean karnage, Japanese junk and Chinese crap!
The thing about warranties. They do no good when you are in the middle of nowhere. Like in the middle of the night and no light, the cricket chirping or you hear a rattle snake. Or somewhere it's snowing and blowing so hard you can't stand. What that's here! That sucks! Man on a Silver Mountain. Richie Blackmore. Be careful what you wish for! It might not be just what you expect. Sorry about going off. Just had 3 cups of coffee.

 

[mrmopar340]

This seller is a writer of the Mopar Muscle magazine. All Mopar seller and reliable.

OEM Starter Relay Chrysler Dodge Plymouth 1965-76 A, B, E-Body 225 - 340 - 440 | eBay

NEW OEM Starter Relay. Fits 1965--76. 1965 - 1969 : For use with automatic transmissions only (A727, A904). 1970-'76: All transmissions. Complete with correct oddball lock washer and special "thin pattern" nut.

www.ebay.com

 

[moparlee]

This seller is a writer of the Mopar Muscle magazine. All Mopar seller and reliable.

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/it...-tyVLI0S-i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Rick actually WAS a writer for Mopar Action. The magazine is no longer being published. The publisher actually dumped 32 different magazines. Welcome to social media.

 

[mrmopar340]

Rick actually WAS a writer for Mopar Action. The magazine is no longer being published. The publisher actually dumped 32 different magazines. Welcome to social media.

I knew he wrote for someone at one time.

 

[Cuda360-4]

I had the original one on my 1970 until 2015. Put a new one on that year and it is still fine. I’ve never had to wiggle wires.

 

[Xcudame]

When in doubt buy one from a trusted source who will back up their product!

Mancini Racing Starter Relay