starter problem
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Bang on the solenoid and see if it stops turning. I'm thinking this solenoid is defective right out of the box....
When you had the starter tested, did they do a current draw on it? Or, did they just see if it spins?
When you had the starter tested, did they do a current draw on it? Or, did they just see if it spins?
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I believe they just checked if it spins.
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If you can get the thing started & running, take it to Sears or Walmart or even a full-service gas station, they can do a starter draw test for you. This is the kind of test that's generally offered for free as a courtesy.
Parts store should also be able to do it but you apparently need somebody with a clue, sounds like you didn't run across such a person.
It's good that it spins, but it shouldn't be burning up your electrical system.
Need to get a decent solenoid, too.
Parts store should also be able to do it but you apparently need somebody with a clue, sounds like you didn't run across such a person.
It's good that it spins, but it shouldn't be burning up your electrical system.
Need to get a decent solenoid, too.
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Your replacement solenoid was probably made in China, they are complete junk, unfortunately, with the possible exception of Motorcraft, all of them are crap. If I had seen this thread sooner I would have recommended you PM Archion for a PN for a PMGR starter for your application. They only use the fender mounted relay to engage a starter mounted solenoid that then engages the drive. If you don't have enough posts to PM, put something on here, and one of us will direct him to the thread.
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