[philinjax]

Notwithstanding a solenoid contacts will degenerate to some extent over time, as long as it is shown to work every time the screw driver technique is used, it is surely good to go if you have a good hot start relay to substitute for the screw driver. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

In the case of rcgrl's start malfunction, the solenoid ain't the culprit. rcgrl's start problem is that the hot start relay circuit is not working. He said he checked it and it looks good. Looking good doesn't mean that its wired correctly. That's why I asked that he remove it and rewire to stock. If he would still get the clicking, clattering, that would prove the hot start circuit/relay defective.

Phil