Do our 3rd gens have a starter solenoid? Been starting fine until 2 days ago. Turn the key and 1 click. New battery 2 mos ago ( I put the charger on anyway ), new starter contacts about a year ago. Only thing different we've had a very cold last 2 weeks. I turned the headlights on and they really didn't dim much when trying to start. any help appreciated.
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A bit confused by your statement. Wouldn't every electric starter have a starter solenoid by default...? The starter solenoid is the part of the starter where the 'contacts' you referenced are replaced from my understanding.
Wiki for reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starter_(engine)#/media/File:Automobile_starter.JPG
It's very odd you can't start after new contacts.
Have you tested voltage and load on the battery?
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TheDurk
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No, but most do. Anything with a floor button, like old jeeps, tractors and school buses, has no solenoid at all. Many cars and trucks used to have the solenoid separate from the starter, but that is rare these days--not so rare when our trucks were built.
Here is a stand-alone solenoid used in many Fords:
It is worth noting the Denso starter solenoids also have a mechanical function to engage the pinion to the ring gear, eliminating the classic "Bendix."
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thegipper
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No, but most do. Anything with a floor button, like old jeeps, tractors and school buses, has no solenoid at all. Many cars and trucks used to have the solenoid separate from the starter, but that is rare these days--not so rare when our trucks were built.
Here is a stand-alone solenoid used in many Fords:
It is worth noting the Denso starter solenoids also have a mechanical function to engage the pinion to the ring gear, eliminating the classic "Bendix."
My old Johnson outboard has a starter solenoid that looks identical to that...
Do you hear this single click every time you unsuccessfully turn the key? Then this click is probably the solenoid doing its job.
IBallEngineer
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No, but most do. Anything with a floor button, like old jeeps, tractors and school buses, has no solenoid at all. Many cars and trucks used to have the solenoid separate from the starter, but that is rare these days--not so rare when our trucks were built.
Here is a stand-alone solenoid used in many Fords:
It is worth noting the Denso starter solenoids also have a mechanical function to engage the pinion to the ring gear, eliminating the classic "Bendix."
You just had to find a picture from your Maverick engine didn't you!
Yes, single click every time key is turned to start.