Rebuild your starter

When my starter started going, it would just "click" and not crank. That single "click" was the solenoid plunger doing it's thing, but the copper contacts inside had worn out, not contacting properly. They usually last for about 100,000 miles.
Pic1= Remove starter.
Remove end cover from solenoid and plunger will just tip out.
Pic2= Solenoid plunger before.
Pic3= After wire brushing solenoid contact ring. Do not use a file. It's just copper.
Pic4= New contacts seen here.
Pic5= New ones in place.
Pic6= Old contacts. Note the wear, prohibiting complete contact for the circuit to be made.
Pic7= Solenoid piggy-backs on starter. Reconnect positive output from solenoid to starter motor.
Pic8= Plunger (with spring) about to go in.
Pic9= Replace solenoid cover.
You are now good for another 100,000 miles.

Does anyone happen to know where I could find the copper contacts? I've tried the subaru parts store online, but they only have the starter on there. Or what the part numbers are for them?

Thanks in advance!

What I did was google for places that rebuild starters and alternators. I found a place not too far away called Dr. Cranknstart. I went to their shop, told them what I was doing and they handed me the 2 contacts. I asked how much and they said $10 was fair.

Since it has gotten cold I've noticed this problem. Great write up......seems easy enough.

This is a great write up. I think I just want to try to do this because the car is 13 years old and it's never been done.

Thanks!

Thanks for the write up and photos, just did my wife's 2001 Legacy wagon 2.0. Just a note to others the bottom bolt is a stud with a nut and a PIA to get to. Best done from underneath. Oh almost forgot, contacts were a whopping $2.00 at the local ignition shack.