SELINIOD QUESTION

[automan007]

the starter will work if i hot wire it to batt, but it just clicks when i hit starter switch. the last few times out it worked but sometimes the starter did not turn off. how to i determin if its the seliniod. how can i test seliniod to see if this is my problem. it does make noise back on engine but does not turn starter on. again i checked starter and it worked red straight to batt?

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

Welcome to iboats double o seven.<br />Use a jumper wire and jump from the large 12vdc cable on the starter solenoid to the small + post on the solenoid. Don't jump to the small post with the black wire on it but the small post with (probably) a red and yellow wire. That should cause the starter to spin.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

well i dont have a jumper cable hmm do you think if starter is working it prob is my solinoid. is ther anothjer way to test i do have a jump box. for starting dead batteries

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

Not a jumper cable, just a wire. 16 gauge insulated wire about 6" long is all ya need.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

It could be the solenoid or it could be the starter swtich or something in between.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

ok i have wire. the selinoid has 2 posts on the side (small) with one yellow wire at top and blk wire at bottom is the the area i want to jump. and do i need the power on? (key) ps can i just hold the wire in my hand to both starter and selinoid post. ps what will this test show me and what should it do if working ok thx for your help. im trying to get running so i can take my dad muskey fishing tommarrow

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

ok did the test and nothing happ. i tried with the power on. do i need to hit switch when i do this?

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

Ok, jump form the cable from the battery to the post with the yellow wire. Switch off. If the solenoid engages and spins the starter, the solenoid is ok. If it doesn't engage and spin the starter, the solenoid could be bad or you could have a loose or corroded connection at the battery, solenoid or starter. Start at the battery and clean and tighten all the cable connections all the way to the starter.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

hehe i dont have a wire that long how about using my jump box for this i could use the positive cable and hook the neg to the batt? will this work

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

You only need about 6" of wire. You're not jumping from the battery, just from the big cable from the battery on the side of the solenoid to the small post. Thet're less then 2" apart.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

ok it makes the same sound as when i try to start it but nothn happ. i think this means its the selinoid right. if so thanks for your help and can i get one of these from an auto store. i need one sunday by three. not to many places open sunday arround here

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

Take the old one with you so you get one with the two small posts. If it still doesn't work, you've got a bad cable connection.<br /><br />g'luck & c/6<br />Hooty

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

what do you mean bad cable connection im really not a mechanic. do you still think i should try something esle or do you think this is the prob? should i try other things before i remove it?

 

[automan007]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

thx hooty i fixed it sunday with a selinoid off a car. napa at first said it would not work but i got it to work. thx again

 

[Hooty]

Re: SELINIOD QUESTION

I'm glad to hear that, Double O Seven. <br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty