dt85 clicks at solenoid

[cornbread]

i was going to run my dt85 on the muffs this morning for a little while, turned over and over then sounded like the battery went dead.swaped 2 diffrent batteries thinking the battery was dead.i noticed when i turned the key to start it it would just click at the solenoid.does this mean the solenoid is bad? thanks for any help!!!!

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: dt85 clicks at solenoid

Nope, it just means your battery leads could be corroded or the terminals is not tight enough on the battery terminals ....

 

[cornbread]

Re: dt85 clicks at solenoid

Ckecked all of that got em as tight as I could get em!

 

[robert graham]

Re: dt85 clicks at solenoid

Remove each connection in the starting circuit,including the one on the side of the starter and the ground connections, clean with a 3M Scotchbrite pad, a drop of oil, tighten back up good and tight. That will most likely get you going, but if not, check for corrosion on inside of battery cables. Good Luck!

 

[99yam40]

Re: dt85 clicks at solenoid

Checking with a voltmeter would be easy to see if or where you are loosing the voltage.

 

[cornbread]

Re: dt85 clicks at solenoid

Ok thanks for all the help.ill try that this weekend!