how to remove wires on solenoid on 2002 gmc sonoma 2.2. my hands won't fit from front tire side

Asked by GuruBJC8R Jan 27, 2019 at 04:26 PM about the 2002 GMC Sonoma SL 2WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

cannot reach small solenoid wire from any angle.  special tool needed?

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27,530

Are you talking about starter solenoid? What about using long extension and proper socket? Maybe you can remove starter bolts, then rotate the starter a little to reach solenoid wiring? My biggest problem is I can't see anything from here?

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Proper socket is an 8 mm but not enough space to get clicks on ratchet. Maybe I can find a stubby ratchet somewhere.

Tried coming in front with long extension but too many parts in the way. Might try loosening the starter like you said but damn I hate to. Thanks.

27,530

In the past I made a stubby ratchet, I took one of my old ratchets and sawed off the handle. I thought about trying to take solenoid loose from starter, but, I'm not sure that is possible?

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