Generator clicks once instead of starting
I replaced my starter about a year ago. The generator worked until this summer and I haven't been able to get it to start since. I cleaned all of the connections, except for the starter. Yesterday ...
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The first thing I did was charge and test the batteries.
The new solenoid was cracked from over tightening in the cold, so I replaced it again. The wire from the battery to the solenoid is getting over 12 volts. The terminals on the side of the solenoid aren't getting anything. Makes me think I fried the control board.
I checked the grounds, and they are good. I put a jumper cable directly on the starter and it's not doing anything. Maybe I fried that to. Any thoughts?
I can replace all this stuff and it will still be cheaper than having the onan dealer replace the solenoid.
The new solenoid was cracked from over tightening in the cold, so I replaced it again. The wire from the battery to the solenoid is getting over 12 volts. The terminals on the side of the solenoid aren't getting anything. Makes me think I fried the control board.
I checked the grounds, and they are good. I put a jumper cable directly on the starter and it's not doing anything. Maybe I fried that to. Any thoughts?
I can replace all this stuff and it will still be cheaper than having the onan dealer replace the solenoid.
