| CobraEd |
05-05-2008 09:11 AM |
Starter / Solonoid Help
I just replaced the starter, and fender mount solonoid with brand new parts the other day due to BS problems too long to go into.
The car has been starting right up every time. Instant cranking. Just great. However I got in the car this morning to take it to the office and all I am getting is a solonoid buzz. No starter engagement, and the battery is fully charged. So is this just a sticking solonoid????? It is a loud fast buzz.
Waddayou guys think?
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Do you have a high torque starter installed?
If so, doesn't it have its own solenoid?
If so, You can eliminate the 2nd one on the firewall by just extending the wires.
One less piece to go bad..
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| strictlypersonl |
05-05-2008 09:33 AM |
A buzz like that usually indicates that, under load, the voltage that actuates the solenoid is too low. When the solenoid closes (if the starter is working), the high load causes the voltage to drop. This could be a bad battery, battery connections or bad ground.
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| RedBarchetta |
05-05-2008 09:41 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
(Post 840540)
This could be a bad battery, battery connections or bad ground.
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Yup, I would check those first as well. Amazing what 1/2 less volt will do to your starting capabilities. That and a loose wire. |
| CobraEd |
05-05-2008 10:18 AM |
It is the older style Ford starter with no solonoid. The solonoid is separate on the fender. I will check everything again to ensure that all is clean and tight. If that does not help, then I will smack the solonoid with a screwdriver.
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Take the battery out and have a load test done on it. Fully charged is not always FULLY charged...if you have a bad cell..replace the battery and your problems are over...If all else checks out ok, tight clean cables on the battery. Tights clean chassis ground...Correct output from your alternator to charge the battery, then look into the solenoid...
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| sharpe 1 |
05-05-2008 03:51 PM |
After you check all of those other things mentioned here, make sure the solenoid is grounded.This may be the problem. Good Luck
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| Double Venom |
05-05-2008 04:44 PM |
Ed, I know you had it running but the above post is usually the right answer. Knowing CR's didn't provide a ground for the solenoid one had to be added. Maybe you forgot to hook it back up? Just 2-cents worth.
DV
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| GreenSnakeDoc |
05-07-2008 02:31 PM |
Carry around a set of Channel Locks, open the jaws all the way, now "bite" the ends of the two 5/16" bolts one each side of the solonoid. That should supply juice to the starter motor so it will crank. :3DSMILE:
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| Rick Parker |
05-07-2008 05:11 PM |
GreenSnakesDoc's diagnosis will also provide showers of sparks that are guaranteed to attract bystanders and screwup your Channel Locks.
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| Excaliber |
05-07-2008 07:20 PM |
I prefer to use two screw drivers rubbed together. :D
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I'm not seeing any results here?
Just go buy a remote start switch if you want to jumper the solenoid..
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