how do i test starter/solenoid
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how do i test starter/solenoid
just went through fiasco of solving battery issue, my starter sounds tired.
is this what a starter sounds like when its dying? its cranking slow like the batteries arent charged (just got 2 new ones now) but it starts every time.
how can i test?
alternator is fine, tested 14V
could solenoid be causing this?
thanks
mike
is this what a starter sounds like when its dying? its cranking slow like the batteries arent charged (just got 2 new ones now) but it starts every time.
how can i test?
alternator is fine, tested 14V
could solenoid be causing this?
thanks
mike
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I just replaced my starter, I,m sure the motor was good and the solenoid was bad (fell apart). You can remove the solenoid but good luck finding a replacement. I looked all over the internet and dcouldn't find a replacement solenoid. IMO, the rebuilders have the supply locked up somehow so they are the only ones who can get their hands on them= more profit. Hope you have better luck.
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I know the feeling, and that's what I did, starts fine. I also should tell you that my ordeal started with a battery fiasco too, all is well now, buy a starter and be jprepared for a shock I bought a reman from the dealer, $309.00 out the door after I gave him the core.
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Hope I'm not too late, I just got finished putting on my new starter. Pulled it and had NAPA bench test it, is toast. I new that already just didn't wa
nt to hear it. any way- Napa just under $200 w exch.& lifetime warranty.
nt to hear it. any way- Napa just under $200 w exch.& lifetime warranty.
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a little up date for you guys
it turns out my hard start is/was 3 things
battery cables- they are corroded and crappy. i hate them (ed is shipping me some new ones)
batteries- got them tested, both were bad. replaced under warranty
starter- would barely turn over this morning. truck was plugged in for 1 hour before start... used a hammer on it(tapped it a few times), and BAM truck fired right up... i will be replacing this soon.
problem solved
it turns out my hard start is/was 3 things
battery cables- they are corroded and crappy. i hate them (ed is shipping me some new ones)
batteries- got them tested, both were bad. replaced under warranty
starter- would barely turn over this morning. truck was plugged in for 1 hour before start... used a hammer on it(tapped it a few times), and BAM truck fired right up... i will be replacing this soon.
problem solved
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