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tractor solenoid

  • Thread starter Thread starter FeartheZuk
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The y/g goes to that little post on the bottom. I have a tractor solenoid and it works great.
 
guys i really appreciate the help this is my first bike and i really enjoy riding it. just sucks its doing this but im sure with you help i will get it going. i will try the test this evening when i get home. you said put ground behind solinoid but when i took it off it was hooked to same terminal as starter supply???? wiring diagram looks like it should be connected to a post. Are there any other grounds i need to look at?????
 
i did the test with the tractor solenoid and the first one faild did the second one and could hear a very light click when i hit the start button. between now and monday night i am going to hook one of the original solenoids up and try the two test again... If i get the same results what ground wire would are you saying would be bad????
 
FeartheZuk said:
ok got the solenoid hooked up. Still getting nothing from start button even though all test show its sending power.?? i am at a complete loss and now know why im not in any electrical fields.. Anyone got anymore ideas i paid 500 for bike and put another 2-300 in it dont know if im willing to put more in her may just part out if i cant fix this
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I'm not sure if you have this working or not, but solenoids require current to operate. Now, if you checked to make sure you have a voltage applied to the small terminal you have half the battle. Now, you need to complete the circuit so you have current - you need a ground. The case/tabs are ground on that solenoid and the plate you're probably mounting it to (if it's the stock mounting) isn't grounded. So, run a wire from the solenoid ground to the chassis ground and you should be in business.
 
when i say spike i mean when i hit the start button it increases. I dont think i am getting 12v from switch if i remember i had a 2v drop of from button to solenoid but i will have to retest that was like a week ago done so much since ive forgotten. I will look at the solenoids back when i get home from work i think i also want to try the factory solenoid with the test from yesterday much smaller and looks better... will let you know
 
ok made some progress. The solenoid is now functional. When i do test with wire from + to small terminal the starter begings to crank although its very slow crank but battery only reading 10v. I still get nothing out of my start button though...Any ideas
 
Ok got slittle more juice and start button is working. Starter is cranking but won't fire up. 8Ike use to start with no problem before my start button took a crap... I have no idea where to go next
 
What's your voltage at the coils?

First guess is it sounds like a thorough cleaning of all electrical connectors is called for. A drop in voltage due to connection problems could have emulated a bad solenoid...
 
Automotive solenoid

Automotive solenoid

A solenoid for a Ford is also a good choice. Sorry I don't have a part number. Ask the parts guy for a solenoid for a 1980 Mustang.
 
ok like i said solenoid is working now.. Yesterday the starter would crank but not turn over. Now the starter wont even turn over. I havent changed anything since yesterday
 
hey all (especially JC) I want to thank everyone for there help. The Zuk rides again. Once I got grounds squared away it was just a matter of getting a full charged battery on her.. Now to work on getting the horn to work.

Thanks
Tim:D
 
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