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starting problem with solenoid or ?
« on: June 24, 2017, 08:53:31 pm »
Changed ignition switch and when I turn switch solenoid just clicks once and that's it, but I can take a wrench and touch both poles and it  starts up .does this mean solenoid is bad?

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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2017, 02:37:54 pm »
Why did the ignition switch need to be replaced? Check you have all the wires making a good connection on the new switch. Disconnect the little wire on the starter solenoid and check that it has good power when the ignition switch is held in the start position. If you have good power then it's likely the starter solenoid failed. With the little wire still disconnected from the starter solenoid you can try temporarily jumping power to the small terminal and if it happens to crank your solenoid is functioning.
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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2017, 05:24:26 pm »
Thanks for the help.My brother was gonna switch pulleys and let his kids play with it,but i ended up with it .he was having the same prob and thought it was ignition .ill check power and connections soon as rain lets up.what i dont understand is can the solenoid b bad even if i can start it by bridging the top two post with a big skrew driver?

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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2017, 12:56:54 am »
Yeah it can still be bad, bridging the big terminals is just bypassing the solenoid internals and feeding battery power direct to the starter.
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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2017, 03:30:30 pm »
Thanks for the help

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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2017, 08:05:23 pm »
I rewired the whole mower.when i push the start button i hear the solenoid engage but it still doesnt send power to the starter unless i bridge it with a skrew driver.do i need a new solenoid?

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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2017, 08:34:46 pm »
Probably need a new solenoid.   

Or you have a bad connection somewhere. 
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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2017, 11:48:24 pm »
Disconnect the little wire on the starter solenoid and check that it has good power when the ignition switch is held in the start position. If you have good power then it's likely the starter solenoid failed. With the little wire still disconnected from the starter solenoid you can try temporarily jumping power to the small terminal and if it happens to crank your solenoid is functioning.
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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2017, 02:56:11 am »
Reading it twice doesnt help me.i rewired the whole mower ,all connections are good and clean of rust n crud.theres no way for the small terminal not to be getting power . When i give it power i hear the solenoid engaging but only works if i bridge it.i dont wanna order a part i dont need cuz its real aggravating tryn to get a package were i live

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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2017, 12:16:59 pm »
Is it getting 12 volts of power?
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Re: starting problem with solenoid or ?
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2017, 02:06:03 pm »
Id assume but im Not sure, ill check today.wich pole do i test ? The pole on top were the power comes from the batt or the little pole on the bottom that comes from the ignition?

 

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