solenoid question

[jolo9534]

hi guess, so im having trouble getting the motor to turn over. i was wondering if it matters that i dont have the original starter solenoid. the one im using is off a cl360. could that be the problem? thanks

 

[CoconutPete]

Has it ever worked?

 

[littlebill31]

You could buy this one.........

 

[littlebill31]

But seriously, send me your address and I'll send you one and a safety relay for $25

 

[retiredgentleman]

hi guess, so im having trouble getting the motor to turn over. i was wondering if it matters that i dont have the original starter solenoid. the one im using is off a cl360. could that be the problem? thanks

A very common cause of engine not cranking quickly, is a weak battery. How old is the battery and what is its amp/hr rating? Is the battery fully charged? What is the battery voltage before you try to crank the engine? A fully charged lead acid battery should measure about 12.4 to 12.5 volts.

 

[XSLeo]

Only problem with the starter relay in that pic is it's not a starter relay, that the head light pig tail, It goes on the headlight bulb and hooks into the wiring harness.
On your starter RG has the most probable cause.
Once you get a good battery it should crank.
Next I would try Jumping across the to large terminals Where the battery cable and starter cable hook to your solenoid. This should crank the engine. If not it could be a weak ground path from the starter back to the battery. Or possibly a weak connection on the hot side.
Leo

 

[littlebill31]

Only problem with the starter relay in that pic is it's not a starter relay, that the head light pig tail, It goes on the headlight bulb and hooks into the wiring harness.

LOL, ya. I saw it today on ebay and did a double take. I posted it as a joke.

 

[jolo9534]

Has it ever worked?

i worked before i took it apart. ill look for the one i took off it and see if that works

 

[CoconutPete]

Did you try holding a large screwdriver across the 2 big terminals like Leo said?

 

[azman857]

I took the solenoid apart on my SG. Unsoldered the top off. Cleaned the contact bar. Reassembled. Worked like new. A bit of work but worth it.

 

[jolo9534]

im going to try and find the stock one and see if that works.

 

[CoconutPete]

Did you try the screwdriver trick to make sure it's the solendoid?