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Title: How can I check if my starter solenoid is working?
Post by: Athame57 on October 19, 2020, 06:51:13 PM

Try as I might I can't figure out why my starter motor won't go, how do I check the solenoid is working? :(

Title: Re: How can I check if my starter solenoid is working?
Post by: Bryanj on October 19, 2020, 07:06:33 PM

Take the two small wires at the solenoid disconnect from loom and conect one to earth the other to battery +ve solenoid shoul click and starter turn if its connected

Title: Re: How can I check if my starter solenoid is working?
Post by: mike the bike on October 19, 2020, 07:50:28 PM

Use a spanner to short out the large terminals on the solenoid.  There will be a big spark when you do, so don't be put off.  This will prove if the starter motor is ok.