Starter solenoid - 2008 CCM 404DS Trail

If there is not enough voltage reaching the starter solenoid when you try to start your 2005 Chrysler 300C, there are a few possible causes for this. Some common reasons for this problem include:

• A faulty ignition switch. The ignition switch is responsible for sending power from the battery to the starter solenoid when you turn the key in the ignition. If the switch is faulty or damaged, it may not be sending enough power to the solenoid.
• A faulty starter relay. The starter relay is a small electrical component that acts as a switch, sending power from the battery to the starter solenoid when you turn the key in the ignition. If the relay is faulty or damaged, it may not be sending enough power to the solenoid.
• A faulty starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is a small electromechanical device that is mounted on the starter motor. It is responsible for engaging the starter motor when you turn the key in the ignition. If the solenoid is faulty or damaged, it may not be able to engage the starter motor properly, resulting in insufficient power reaching the starter.

To diagnose and fix this problem, you will need to perform some basic electrical tests using a multimeter. You can find detailed instructions for how to do this in your vehicle's service manual, or you can contact a professional mechanic for assistance.

It sounds to me like you have a bad solenoid, If the solenoid was on the starter when you bought it I would go and get another starter. Otherwise just replace the solenoid.

You have a positive wire touching ground.

Check your connetions and make sure you have the wires correctly positioned on the solenoid.

LOOKING AT STARTER WIRES.BATTERY CABLE POSITIVE CABLE GOES TO STARTER SOLENOID POSITIVE POST TERMINAL THAT IS THE LARGE STUD IN THE STARTER SOLENOID.. THE OTHER TWO RED WIRES WITH LARGE RING TERMINALS ALSO GOES TO THE STARTER SOLENOID POSITIVE POST TERMINAL.THE PURPLE WIRE WITH SMALL RING TERMINAL GOES TO S OR SWITCH POST TERMINAL.ON STARTER SOLENOID LOOK AT THE STARTER SOLENOID YOU WILL SEE LETTERS R AND S ON SOLENOID THE PURPLE WIRES WITH SMALL RING TERMINAL GOES TO S STUD TERMINAL ON STARTER SOLENOID.

If you take off your side cover you will find your starter solenoid right next to your battery. Follow your positive battery cable to the solenoid. Turn your ignition on and push the starter button, you should hear the solenoid click. If the solenoid clicks the button is good. If not check the two colored wires going to the solenoid for continuity with an ohm meter when you press the starter button. If no continuity, take apart and clean or replace the switch, you found the problem. If solenoid clicks, try shorting between the two terminals on the solenoid. If starter engages you have a bad solenoid. If starter still does not work, hold the starter button and tap on the starter with a plastic hammer. If starter engages now, you need new starter brushes (about $15). If armature or coils are bad then you will need a replacement starter.

The solenoid is what makes the starter gear pop out to engage the flywheel to turn the motor. If the solenoid is bad, the starter gear won't pop out. If the starter gear does pop out, then the solenoid is good. The starter motor should turn even if the solenoid is bad.

SOLENOID REPLACEMENT
(see Figures 5, 6 and 7)

Prior to removing the solenoid from the starter motor unit, matchmark the solenoid-to-starter motor housing position, as shown in the accompanying illustration.

1. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.
2. Detach the solenoid-to-starter motor wire from the solenoid terminal.

Do not disassemble the solenoid; if the solenoid is defective, replace the entire unit with a new one.

1. Remove the two attaching screws, then slide the solenoid out of the starter motor housing flange.
   

Fig. 5: Before removing the starter motor solenoid, matchmark the solenoid-to-starter motor housing relationship



Fig. 6: Disconnect the field coil lead from the solenoid by loosening the retaining nut ...



Fig. 7: ... then remove the two attaching screws and separate the solenoid from the motor housing


To install:

1. Inspect the solenoid plunger joint for wear or other damage. Replace it, if damage is evident.
2. Apply Suzuki Super Grease A (99000-25010) or equivalent, to the solenoid plunger and to the tip of the lever arm (inside the starter motor-to-solenoid housing hole).
3. Insert the solenoid into the starter motor housing, ensuring that the matchmarks made during removal are aligned.
4. Install and tighten the two attaching screws securely.
5. Attach the starter motor-to-solenoid wire to the solenoid terminal.
6. While the starter motor is removed form the vehicle, perform the testing procedure to ensure that the new solenoid functions properly.
7. Install the starter motor.

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