hatchdemon89

Ok guys i got my 3g alt all in wired everything had to change solenoid also was shot! anywayz replaced it an went to start it for the 1st time with the new alt an it wont turn the solenoid clicks now i dont want to over tighten it again an break another 1 like i have in the past any ideas or clues?

ahittz24

Check your ground wire from the Chasis to battery and Engine to Chassis. I ALWAYS upgrade grounds on all vehicles I own when I start adding Anything Electrical (stereo, alternator, Better Battery, etc.) Since you are making more amperage now, its time to upgrade these grounds.

hatchdemon89

i guess i can try that also should i try the screw driver between the two bolts on the solenoid to see is maybe idk lol

ahittz24

No I just told you what to do. Listen, Your solenoid is a relay if its clicking that means its making contact. Which means your ign switch and wire is probably (99% chance) perfect. Its sending voltage to the starter but there is no ground to complete the circuit. Run a ground from the ps/ac bracket bolt to the fenderwell. Then try it.Use at least a 4 ga wire. Try that and let me know what happens.

5.slow33

i just finished changing my solenoid in like 5 mins ago and i had the same problem make sure the wires are on the right side put your power wire for the battery on the bolt closest to the battery and the starter on the other side b/c i had them mixed up and it would just click like yours

hatchdemon89

oppps i think your right 5.slow33 i put the ground on the closest side to the battery u sure? i forget an the power an all the other 1's closet to the firewall

5.slow33

yeah that what i messed up and its works now

hatchdemon89

ok ill do that tommorrow its rainin here in fl now thanx bro ill try that

5.slow33

no problem

ahittz24

WRONG......

All the power wires and battery cables go closest to the firewall. The starter Cable goes closest to the battery. There should be no ground wire any where in themix. How many Ign poles does your Solenoid have?