Solenoid clicks, no cranking
09-23-2016, 08:26 PM
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Solenoid clicks, no cranking
1996 F-150, 6 cyl/5-speed. Intermittent problem of not starting. Nearly new battery, clean battery posts & connections. When the key is turned on, dash lights light up when the key is on, and when rotated on over to START, only the battery light glows, and one loud click from the solenoid. Before I pull the starter to have it tested, what's the procedure to test the fender-mounted solenoid? Shorting the two large connections? Key on, START, or off? Clutch in, or does it matter if it's in neutral? Any help APPRECIATED!!!
09-23-2016, 09:27 PM
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OK, had a helper in the cockpit. Clutch in, key to START, shorted the 2 large solenoid terminals, sparked but no crack. With the key ON, voltmeter shows a little over 10 volts at the small solenoid terminal. Is that 10.5V too low, or correct? Would you agree it's time to pull the starter?
09-23-2016, 09:35 PM
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If the engine doesn't spin when you short the 2 large solenoid posts together, you can short the large and small terminals together on the solenoid on top of the starter. This will basically test the smaller gauge wire between the fender mounted solenoid and the solenoid on top of the starter.
For safety purposes, I would use a remote starter switch to do this so you can stand up above. Or else have someone sitting in the drivers seat with the clutch held down even though the transmission could be put in neutral.
For safety purposes, I would use a remote starter switch to do this so you can stand up above. Or else have someone sitting in the drivers seat with the clutch held down even though the transmission could be put in neutral.
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09-23-2016, 09:41 PM
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OK, had a helper in the cockpit. Clutch in, key to START, shorted the 2 large solenoid terminals, sparked but no crack. With the key ON, voltmeter shows a little over 10 volts at the small solenoid terminal. Is that 10.5V too low, or correct? Would you agree it's time to pull the starter?
09-24-2016, 09:27 PM
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As long as you're smart enough to ensure that your truck is in neutral and the parking brake is engaged (or the wheels are blocked), there's no need to be concerned about jumping the solenoid.
People start their trucks from inside the house with a remote starter - not rocket science, just make sure it's out of gear.
IMHO
People start their trucks from inside the house with a remote starter - not rocket science, just make sure it's out of gear.
IMHO