Solenoid starter problem
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Solenoid starter problem
When I turn the key there is nothing no click or any noise. Put a screw driver across the terminals and the engine turned over. But when I turn the key nothing. Will this just mean I need a new solenoid. Many thanks Den
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Re: Solenoid starter problem
Is the red and white wire connected to the solenoid ?, I would then pull it off, find a piece of wire and touch that solenoid terminal to the live side of the solenoid termnals. That should energise it.
Does the body of the solenoid have a sound earth ?.
You can test the red and white wire from the starter switch by using a test lamp and flicking the key to start, should light up ?.
Invest in a cheap multimeter, invaluable for sorting electrical faults out.
Does the body of the solenoid have a sound earth ?.
You can test the red and white wire from the starter switch by using a test lamp and flicking the key to start, should light up ?.
Invest in a cheap multimeter, invaluable for sorting electrical faults out.
Re: Solenoid starter problem
Yes there is power to the red and white wire I'll take the solenoid of tomorrow and see if it has a good earth.
Re: Solenoid starter problem
Yes there is power to the red and white wire I'll take the solenoid of tomorrow and see if it has a good earth.