bad starter that just failed a bench test (good battery, jumper cables, starter and 1 screw driver jump device)
make sure the battery stays above 10vdc, as you hot wire the solenoid, ST pin. if not 10v or more the battery is no good. (12.5v is voltage before the act of cranking)
test2:
you can hot wire the 2 big SOL. lugs, too, and hear motor spin but not pinion gear turn , this is good starter but a bad solenoid test.
if that 2nd test passes the solenoid can be removed, cleaned and lube the splints and might fix it. or even some stores, (rare today ) sell just solenoid.
http://www.fixkick.com/nocrank.html
make sure the battery stays above 10vdc, as you hot wire the solenoid, ST pin. if not 10v or more the battery is no good. (12.5v is voltage before the act of cranking)
test2:
you can hot wire the 2 big SOL. lugs, too, and hear motor spin but not pinion gear turn , this is good starter but a bad solenoid test.
if that 2nd test passes the solenoid can be removed, cleaned and lube the splints and might fix it. or even some stores, (rare today ) sell just solenoid.
http://www.fixkick.com/nocrank.html
Quote:Thank you for the info.
Just a quick update, been busy changing career paths, had a few tests/certificates to get out of the way. Now I’m back at it and noticed my starter is junk...sigh
I have the battery hooked directly up to the starter and not really getting anything more than clicks when I complete the circuit with a wire or screwdriver. Am I doing anything wrong or am I correct and just have a junk starter? I had problems once and a blue moon with it as well.
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