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Solenoid test
oldchuffer:
I'm trying to test my old starter solenoid off the bike. I'm connecting it to a good spare battery i have on the bench, green/red to earth and yellow/red to positive. I'm getting a few sparks when connecting but i thought the solenoid might click but nothing.
Am i doing it right?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: oldchuffer on August 31, 2022, 01:36:33 PM ---I'm trying to test my old starter solenoid off the bike. I'm connecting it to a good spare battery i have on the bench, green/red to earth and yellow/red to positive. I'm getting a few sparks when connecting but i thought the solenoid might click but nothing.
Am i doing it right?
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It sounds like you have the wiring right - it should definitely click pretty loudly . On the bench the polarity should not matter as its just an electromagnetic switch.
If you hold the casing can you feel a click?
oldchuffer:
No its quiet. I've have another go and if nothing i'll get a new one. £18 from DSS
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: oldchuffer on August 31, 2022, 04:09:56 PM ---No its quiet. I've have another go and if nothing i'll get a new one. £18 from DSS
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The DS one is not anything like the original as the rubber carrier is all wrong being a vertical mount whereas the original is a horizontal mount with a double fitting.
oldchuffer:
Had another go, tapped the casing and after a couple of goes its clicking very healthily again so all maybe ok.
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