3rd Starter Solenoid, Need Options
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3rd Starter Solenoid, Need Options
I replaced my starter solenoid last week for the third time. It worked fine and then the starter started sticking again 2 days ago, bad. I took it to a shop and had them fix a bunch of wiring problems related to the lights, and they put in a new starter solenoid.
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I need to find the root of this problem, ive heard that it could be a bad ground somewhere?
What about an aftermarket/custom push button starter in the cab. Could i bypass the solenoid and manually add/deny power to the starter? (This is what i'd like to do)
I really need some help here.
THANK YOU!
SO.....
I need to find the root of this problem, ive heard that it could be a bad ground somewhere?
What about an aftermarket/custom push button starter in the cab. Could i bypass the solenoid and manually add/deny power to the starter? (This is what i'd like to do)
I really need some help here.
THANK YOU!
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From: Wisconsin
i was womndering the same question? can you just run 2 qires form the solenoid(the battery post on the solenoid and then the starter with that goes to your ignition) it would basically be the same thing as jumping it with a pliers. if you ran the 2 wires to a push button switch would that work?>
will it ruin nething?? the reason i ask is the only way to starty my bronco is to put it in neutral and wiggle the shifter around until it will start. i assume its the neutral safety switch. but anyways will thatn push button setup work?
will it ruin nething?? the reason i ask is the only way to starty my bronco is to put it in neutral and wiggle the shifter around until it will start. i assume its the neutral safety switch. but anyways will thatn push button setup work?
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Bend,OR
Bronc, a bad ground will cause your dilema. i would replace both the positive batt cable and negative battery cable with hi quality 4 gauge wire. go to napa they should get you lined up. and be sure to take a wire brush and clean up the contact area where the ground will be bolted down at. this is very important.
now 84, it is in fact your ns switch. just get it replaced or it can be bypassed i believe. might try a search i know its been covered in here alot.
now 84, it is in fact your ns switch. just get it replaced or it can be bypassed i believe. might try a search i know its been covered in here alot.
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Yeah, do what KemicalBurns says. I had the same problem-- the motor would hesitate, then turn slowly, and I went through a couple solenoids. New cables fixed it for me. Even when the insulation and terminals look pristine you can have corrosion in the cable underneath. You can verify this by pulling those cables off and testing them with an ohm meter. The manual has numbers in it for how high a resistance is permissible, but I can't remember what they are. I think my bad cable read something like 4 ohms. Anyway, listen to Kemical.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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