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Title: starter solenoid ( magnetic switch )
Post by: jamik.honda on March 27, 2021, 01:17:29 PM

Hi, guys
just received a new starter solenoid from David Silver. Like a wally that i am, i didn't note which cable went to which post on the solenoid
does it matter?
thanks in advance

Title: Re: starter solenoid ( magnetic switch )
Post by: robvangulik on March 27, 2021, 01:39:31 PM

Not really, the coil inside will be an e!ectromagnet whichever way the current flows. :D

Title: Re: starter solenoid ( magnetic switch )
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 27, 2021, 11:14:04 PM

When I was looking at my bike I found this picture useful as the rubber cover had a best fit situation so I used the rubber cap that is not symetrical  in making the choice.
The photo is not my bike its an image I downloaded.
As has been said it works either way but you may find your wiring fits better if you fit it as it was.


.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51076489618_4558376d9f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kPsmTm)starter solenoid (https://flic.kr/p/2kPsmTm) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr