starter cylenoid
Our ignition cylenoid just clicks and stops. Nothing turns over. Lights work, generator works. Just doesn't start. What's going on? Is there a way test the cylenoid without replacing? Help.
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You said "Clicks" nor "Clunks" or rattles.. Of the three this is the LEAST expensive.. Trust me.. By far the least expensive. also easiest to fix.
Happened to me last Aprial.
A Sharp CLICK not a CLUNK
So what is the difference
The workhorse W-22 has a PILOT relay. it is in the main chassis fuse box under the hood (Front and center) and identified on the fuse chart on the inside of the lid.. This is what makes the CLICK
THe CLUNK is the starter solenoid.. as is the rattle
Rattle = Dead battery
Click in my case. Dirty contacts on the relay
NOW... I am "Skilled" in this area but still screwed up.. slightly (Made the job harder)
Remove the relay (Pulls out like a fuse) noting orientation.
Paint a line on one side down onto the bottom of the relay
Using a flat blade and working gently remove cap
Using finger press relay armature several times
Replace cap lining up markings
plug back in
Worked for me
NOTE: the relay can be found at most auto-parts places 20 bucks or less if that is not enough
Note 2: If the wire to the solenoid is broke or the solenoid coil is "open" (Bad) then this won't fix it but symptoms are the same.. I got lucky. It was just a dirty relay and I knew how to fix.
Happened to me last Aprial.
A Sharp CLICK not a CLUNK
So what is the difference
The workhorse W-22 has a PILOT relay. it is in the main chassis fuse box under the hood (Front and center) and identified on the fuse chart on the inside of the lid.. This is what makes the CLICK
THe CLUNK is the starter solenoid.. as is the rattle
Rattle = Dead battery
Click in my case. Dirty contacts on the relay
NOW... I am "Skilled" in this area but still screwed up.. slightly (Made the job harder)
Remove the relay (Pulls out like a fuse) noting orientation.
Paint a line on one side down onto the bottom of the relay
Using a flat blade and working gently remove cap
Using finger press relay armature several times
Replace cap lining up markings
plug back in
Worked for me
NOTE: the relay can be found at most auto-parts places 20 bucks or less if that is not enough
Note 2: If the wire to the solenoid is broke or the solenoid coil is "open" (Bad) then this won't fix it but symptoms are the same.. I got lucky. It was just a dirty relay and I knew how to fix.
