What should the voltage be on a starter solenoid?
Today I checked the voltage to the solenoid while starting and found it was about 9.5 V (see http://www.4crawler.com/4×4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml#EasyTest ). Voltage at the battery is about 12.4. So I’m thinking there’s a wiring issue between the battery and the solenoid or the ground. Has anyone run into this issue?
Why does my solenoid only get 9.5V?
If you check the +12v to many different grounds and keep getting 9.5v then the incoming 12v has a bad connection or something somewhere. If the solenoid only has a single connection for the +12v and no ground connection, just uses the steel for a ground, then its more than likely the incoming +12v is bad.
Why does the solenoid on my ttora not start?
Basically, sometimes when I turn the key the starter does not engage the flywheel correctly and just spins. Usually after doing it once or twice it will engage and start correctly. It happens intermittently (maybe 1 in 10 starts) but started really acting up after a couple nights below freezing this week
How can I tell if my starter solenoid is bad?
To see if its a bad ground, just check your +12v to multiple grounds. If you check the +12v to many different grounds and keep getting 9.5v then the incoming 12v has a bad connection or something somewhere.
Where does the power come from on a starter solenoid?
The power on the small wire at the starter solenoid comes from the key switch, and may or may not go through one or more security systems. First, you can verify that you have battery voltage going IN to the key switch. If not, it’s a fuse or wiring causing the voltage drop.
If you check the +12v to many different grounds and keep getting 9.5v then the incoming 12v has a bad connection or something somewhere. If the solenoid only has a single connection for the +12v and no ground connection, just uses the steel for a ground, then its more than likely the incoming +12v is bad.
Does it matter what wire goes where on a solenoid?
As long as each one is connected to a terminal, your good to go. Same with the small gage wires that are placed on the small terminals….either one on either terminal, makes no difference. Thats why it isn’t specified in the instruction manual, because it does not matter.
Why do I have low voltage at my starter solenoid?
Those things get a signal from a cell phone tower and turn the starter off. That relay could cause your voltage drop as well. If you find one of those, remove it regardless of it’s condition! And last but not least, the terminal at the solenoid. By the time you get down there, you are going to have found your problem.
Your battery should measure at around 12 volts at a rest before you attempt to start the vehicle. If the voltage is low, the battery may just need to be charged. Connect a test light to the output terminal of the solenoid. There are two small terminals sticking out of the face of a starter solenoid.
Where is the I terminal on a solenoid?
On the I terminal of the solenoid he has three wires…. One is a wire coming from the RUN position of the ignition switch, One is a wire that goes to the electric fan (supplying power to it), and One is going to the +side of the coil…
How do you replace the solenoid on a car battery?
If there is continuity (The screen displays a value of zero (or near zero), and the multimeter beeps. ), replace the solenoid. Disengage the outer lead of the starter field winding (Terminal C, see Fig. below), connect the positive pole of the car battery to Terminal 50, and negative pole to the starter Terminal C and the shell.
How to check the solenoid on an electric car?
Testing the starter solenoid electric ground: 1 Open the hood and locate the solenoid — the small cylinder on top of the starter motor. 2 Ask an assistant to turn the ignition key to the start position — as if starting the engine — while you listen to the solenoid. 3 Let’s check for voltage drop:
Your battery should measure at around 12 volts at a rest before you attempt to start the vehicle. If the voltage is low, the battery may just need to be charged. Connect a test light to the output terminal of the solenoid. There are two small terminals sticking out of the face of a starter solenoid.
Where is the voltage drop on a remote solenoid?
On starters with a remote-type solenoid (relay), check the voltage drop between: The positive battery post and the terminal connected to the starter terminal on the relay. The positive battery post and starter terminal on the relay. The positive battery post and the battery terminal on the relay.
On the I terminal of the solenoid he has three wires…. One is a wire coming from the RUN position of the ignition switch, One is a wire that goes to the electric fan (supplying power to it), and One is going to the +side of the coil…
Where do I find the voltage drop on my starter?
If you don’t get a good reading, check the terminal connected to the battery post. On starters with a remote-type solenoid (relay), check the voltage drop between: The positive battery post and the terminal connected to the starter terminal on the relay. The positive battery post and starter terminal on the relay.