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Offline Athame57

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How can I check if my starter solenoid is working?
« 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? :(
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Re: How can I check if my starter solenoid is working?
« Reply #1 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
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Re: How can I check if my starter solenoid is working?
« Reply #2 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.
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