The solenoid in normally by the starter motor and is a relay so the starter switch does not conduct the full amps needed to turn the engine.
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∙ 2008-09-15 16:24:11No if we are talking about the starter solenoid.
The word, 'Solenoid' defines a shape, which turns out to be cylinder-shaped. Solenoid is an adjective . . . that means that it modifies a noun. The noun in this case is coil: As in 'solenoid coil' which is cylinder-shaped. In a car, the solenoid coil, or just 'Solenoid' pulls in the electric contactor on a car's starter to turn the starter. After the car starts, the solenoid releases the contactor to where it will be ready for the next engine startup.
One can test a Club Car Solenoid by asking the car dealership for the temporary keys, and then, under the supervision of an employee, they can drive the car around town for at a maximum of thirty minutes.
Solenoid is getting hot from heat transfer. Wire in a remote solenoid.
Starter solenoid shot. Replace Starter.
find out if the car has a lock-up solenoid it could be that
No if we are talking about the starter solenoid.
The word, 'Solenoid' defines a shape, which turns out to be cylinder-shaped. Solenoid is an adjective . . . that means that it modifies a noun. The noun in this case is coil: As in 'solenoid coil' which is cylinder-shaped. In a car, the solenoid coil, or just 'Solenoid' pulls in the electric contactor on a car's starter to turn the starter. After the car starts, the solenoid releases the contactor to where it will be ready for the next engine startup.
If the car does not turn over after the solenoid is replaced, that means the problem was not the starter solenoid. The problems lays elsewhere in the electrical system.
if clicking during starting, solenoid, but car should not start with a bad solenoid.
The starter solenoid is close to the battery of your car. Follow the red battery cable to reach the solenoid. Use your car's manual for any help.
Bad solenoid, bad ground, faulty ig. switch.
Turning the key sends power to the solenoid and the solenoid sends power to the starter. If the engine cranks, the solenoid is OK. If not then checking the solenoid is a good idea.
On the chevy solenoid, you may be looking for the shift solenoid, and wondering where it is. The shift solenoid on this car is located inside the motor.
if the car has a new battery and solenoid then I would remove the starter and bench test it. if it bench tests ok then make sure it is not jammed. does the starter click? if not then it may be wires. check and make sure the little solenoid wire is connected as well.
One can test a Club Car Solenoid by asking the car dealership for the temporary keys, and then, under the supervision of an employee, they can drive the car around town for at a maximum of thirty minutes.
Most likely culprit would be a bad shift solenoid. Take your car to a parts store and see if they can find any codes with the code scanner.