no start, solonoid just clicks

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Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

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popkat wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:21 pm have you tried bridging the solenoid connectors with an insulated screwdriver ? this will by pass the solenoid, if the motor turns then you have a duff solenoid.
Also if that doesn't work remove the starter motor and bench test it.
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Paul, A stupid question probably, but I'll ask it anyway :eh:
You have got the battery connected the correct way around as in RED Positive (+) cable to the Positive (+) battery terminal :?:

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Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

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sirch345 wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:15 pm
popkat wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:21 pm have you tried bridging the solenoid connectors with an insulated screwdriver ? this will by pass the solenoid, if the motor turns then you have a duff solenoid.
Also if that doesn't work remove the starter motor and bench test it.
:thumbup:

Paul, A stupid question probably, but I'll ask it anyway :eh:
You have got the battery connected the correct way around as in RED Positive (+) cable to the Positive (+) battery terminal :?:

Chris.
That would / should blow the main fuse or you'd get smoke form the wires... don't ask how I know... :shh:
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