mpirate
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Hi guys:
I have an interesting problem. I have a 955l that has been sitting for several years. Obviously, when I tried to start it, I got nothing. I replaced the batteries and when I tried to start it, I could hear (and feel) a loud "click" or "thump" which was the solenoid engaging the bendix on the starter. I got voltage to the solenoid, but no voltage to the starter post with the switch engaged. I removed the solenoid, disassembled it and cleaned the plate and contacts inside the unit, and reassembled it and reinstalled it. Same thing. My question.... if the solenoid is doing its job by engaging the bendix, shouldn't it also be engaging the contacts?? They are both on the same actuating rod. Trying to figure this one out, before I get a new solenoid and find out that I have a wiring issue somewhere else...Thanks for any input!!! BTW. If I put power directly to the starter stud on the solenoid, the starter engages and starts the engine.
I have an interesting problem. I have a 955l that has been sitting for several years. Obviously, when I tried to start it, I got nothing. I replaced the batteries and when I tried to start it, I could hear (and feel) a loud "click" or "thump" which was the solenoid engaging the bendix on the starter. I got voltage to the solenoid, but no voltage to the starter post with the switch engaged. I removed the solenoid, disassembled it and cleaned the plate and contacts inside the unit, and reassembled it and reinstalled it. Same thing. My question.... if the solenoid is doing its job by engaging the bendix, shouldn't it also be engaging the contacts?? They are both on the same actuating rod. Trying to figure this one out, before I get a new solenoid and find out that I have a wiring issue somewhere else...Thanks for any input!!! BTW. If I put power directly to the starter stud on the solenoid, the starter engages and starts the engine.