starting issues Solenoid

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  1. tommyboy

    tommyboy 77 mav

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    Hope you guys can help me Solenoid kept clicking when I tried to start the maverick so I put on new one but it kept clicking so then I put battery on charge and it started but now it wont start with charger solenoid just keeps clicking could it be that battery is just bad
     
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    bmcdaniel Senile Member

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    The solenoid gets it's ground connection through it's mounting bracket/screws. Make sure they are clean and tight. On mine I added a wire from the battery (-) post to the bracket.
     
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    Just because a battery appears to accept a charge doesn't mean it will pass a load test. I would pull it and have it tested, especially since you already replaced the solenoid.
     
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    Could also be a bad cable or connection between the solenoid and starter, but most likely it's the battery. When you turn the headlights on with the key off are they nice and bright?
     
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    try changing out the cables too.made a big difference for me. or clean off all your grounds too.
     
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    x2^^^
    ........
     
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    Agreed... if it cranked after charging but not after setting a few hours battery is likely bad... Check voltage on battery terminals while cranking, should stay above 10v...
     
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