[tap out]

just bought used . once in a while when you press the electric start button, you here a clicking noise [ from cellinoid ? ]. then when you try it again it starts fine. this now is happing every other time [ getting worse ]. could this be the cellinoid is on its way out ? does this part slowly go or just stop working? thanks tap out !!

 

[Pain]

Yes, it could the the solenoid. Could also be the starter, but the clicking you hear is the solenoid.

 

[Helmut]

Welcome to the forums. I agree with Pain.

 

[tap out]

Yes, it could the the solenoid. Could also be the starter, but the clicking you hear is the solenoid.

what tests can be done to find out which part is the problem?:hail:

 

[Helmut]

Yes, it could the the solenoid. Could also be the starter, but the clicking you hear is the solenoid.

what tests can be done to find out which part is the problem?:hail:

Try jumping the two posts on the solenoid with a screwdriver or something. If it starts like that every time without making the clicking noise, then it's probably the solenoid.

 

[tap out]

Yes, it could the the solenoid. Could also be the starter, but the clicking you hear is the solenoid.

what tests can be done to find out which part is the problem?:hail:

Try jumping the two posts on the solenoid with a screwdriver or something. If it starts like that every time without making the clicking noise, then it's probably the solenoid.

is the solenoid and the starter relay switch the same part ? thanks tap out !!

 

[Helmut]

Yeah, the solenoid is the starter relay.

 

[dr. feelgood]

This goes without saying but also make sure the wiring connections going to your battery and starter are good.

Rob

 

[Helmut]

Yeah, and make sure the battery is fully charged.