Starter Selonoid - ***Solved***
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Starter Selonoid - ***Solved***
My starter solenoid keeps dying. I can't use a retail chain part. They burn up in a day. Always Motorcraft and it only lasts a year or so.
Anyone having these same problems or does someone know of a way to test this thing to see why it burns out prematurely?
Thanks a million everyone!
Anyone having these same problems or does someone know of a way to test this thing to see why it burns out prematurely?
Thanks a million everyone!
Last edited by montazch; Sep 5, 2013 at 04:21 PM. Reason: Letting the forum know the issue has been resolved.
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Also check all the ground straps. When I say all I do mean all.
The check the battery cables. Both sides. You may want to try a
voltage drop test on the cables. It's not too hard to do I have a
good Youtube link for you here.
Good luck
Sean
The check the battery cables. Both sides. You may want to try a
voltage drop test on the cables. It's not too hard to do I have a
good Youtube link for you here.
Good luck
Sean
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Here is the answer. The solenoid was not grounded correctly to the body.
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The solenoid on my 92 Ranger went out so I knew what to look for. When testing a known good solenoid, it wouldn't pass the current through to the starter. The mounting bolts were heavily rusted along with the body mount nuts. Got replacement body bolts, cleaned up the body threads, put her back together, and tested. Current went through.
You know. After having several different grounding issues, you'd think I would get this by now.
You know. After having several different grounding issues, you'd think I would get this by now.
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