Would a bad solenoid cause a clicking sound when you turn the key but want engage the starter. after continueous trys the starter may kick in
Yes and no. If you have a test light or voltmeter you could check the heavey wire which comes from the solenoid and goes to the starter. While attempting to start the machine if you have 12 volts or better(or the test light is nice and bright) on the starter end of the wire than the starter is at fault. If however there is no voltage at the starter and the solenoid is clicking your fault is likely the solenoid. This is all assuming your battery is at 12 volts or better and fully charged.
SOURCE: Starter energizes, won't turn engine.
your battery is in a weak state also the solenoid is shorting out replace the solenoid
SOURCE: When I turn the key I just get a clicking sound.
Hi..my name is Keith..and those battery indicators arent always correct...so..the 1st thing i would do is make sure the battery cable terminals that connect to your battery are clean..and the battery ground wire (the black one) has a clean connection to the frame..and if that is good..and it still dont work..i would take the battery to a battery store or an autoparts store and they will check its condition for free....and if checks good..then i would suspect its the starter..because your solenoid is making the clicking sound and that means it is working...also you can check your starter with jumper cables jumped from a cars battery..put the black one on the frame of the lawn mower and touch the red one to the wire connection on the starter...but becareful..it will throw some sparks....i hope this has helped..if not..please write me back
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There won't be any voltage going to the starter until the key is turned to 'start' with the brake locked down. And to check that, you need to disconnect the wire to the starter. I would first check the current going to the solenoid when the switch is turned to start by disconnecting the insulated wire going to the bottom of the solenoid and hooking a test light or voltmeter to it and turn key to start. Again the clutch/brake pedal has to be held/locked down. If there is power going to the solenoid but not to the starter, it's a bad solenoid. Hope I've explained this so you can understand. Dwain
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A fully charged battery should read a minimum of 12.65, if it does not and connections and grounds are dirty then that's your problem. Start with a none fully charged battery.If you can bypass the solenoid and start it then the culprit is the solenoid. Good luck. donnyb60
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If you are jumping the solenoid and it cranks but wont start leave the key in the on position and give it a try. Try replacing the solenoid and the wires conecting it to the battery.
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