Solenoid Problems
#1
Solenoid Problems
So my engine wouldn't turn over when i went to leave today, turns out i left the lights on last night. Well i got my dads car and proceeded to jump it...Still nothing, not even a little nudge. So my friend who works for a mechanic lives next door and said to try banging on the starter, so i did and i heard a weird noise from the solenoid. like a continuous clicking. And i managed to get the engine to start turning a little by banging on the solenoid, and my friend banged on it and cracked it...So i went out and got a new one. Same problem.
And I ripped a wire apart which makes me the the wires just went bad, because i put little to know force on the wire and it broke.
on the front of my starter solenoid there are 2 angled (terminals?) one marked I and the other s. the one marked S broke.
what can i do, or does it sound like i need a new starter.
EDIT: By the way it rained ALOT this morning.
And I ripped a wire apart which makes me the the wires just went bad, because i put little to know force on the wire and it broke.
on the front of my starter solenoid there are 2 angled (terminals?) one marked I and the other s. the one marked S broke.
what can i do, or does it sound like i need a new starter.
EDIT: By the way it rained ALOT this morning.
Last edited by Tomrob77; 05-07-2009 at 07:14 PM.
#3
The "I" terminal is the ignition coil bypass and allows a full 12V to the ignition coil during starting. The "S" terminal is the one that goes to the ignition switch and is ennergized when you turn the key. If "S" is broke you need a new solenoid.
#4
the terminal didnt break the wire did. i was going to get a new starter too. I already got a new solenoid today. I just need to know what wires toget.
EDIT: If looking at this diagram
from the solenoid at the top left it is wire number 32. I need to replace it. I think.
EDIT: If looking at this diagram
from the solenoid at the top left it is wire number 32. I need to replace it. I think.
Last edited by Tomrob77; 05-07-2009 at 07:40 PM.
#5
I had the same problem and after replacing the solenoid (and still with the problem) I got the car on jack stands as I was planning to take the starter off and test it. When I was under the car I realized the ground cable (from baterry to engine) was dirty. So instead of taking the starter off, I ended up just cleaning the ground and that was all. Running again...
And yes, the 32 goes to the "S" (Red/Blue wire). By the way, if you have an AT, it goes to the Neutral Safety Switch.
And yes, the 32 goes to the "S" (Red/Blue wire). By the way, if you have an AT, it goes to the Neutral Safety Switch.