How To Test A Car Starter Solenoid - Real Easy !!

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  • How to check a ford type starter solenoid relay DIY troubleshooting car no crank automotive repair easy step by step diy..testing a ford solenoid . Or how to diagnose a bad starter solenoid
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Комментарии • 128

  • @rhodesobrien7935
    @rhodesobrien7935 3 года назад +1

    This is a good video it’s helping heaps, I have a really old starter relay in my 1976 f100 and it’s a Bosch relay and doesn’t have the ground on the top, currently when I turn the car on the dash lights come on, but when I turn it to run the starter relay clicks but there’s no crank p.s starter is good and battery is 12.5 volts

  • @sincitygiggles13
    @sincitygiggles13 Год назад +4

    Oh my gosh, I finally found your simple, clear, instruction.
    Thank you!!!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  Год назад +1

      Thanks..don't forget to subscribe

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship1 8 лет назад +4

    Always enjoy your vids man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @seanlittlefair105
    @seanlittlefair105 4 года назад

    Thank you sir,
    You just saved me an expensive trip to the auto sparky.

  • @jimbola77
    @jimbola77 8 лет назад +3

    thank's klowny sweeeet presentation keep em'' rollin!!!!!!

  • @botoepfer1450
    @botoepfer1450 10 лет назад

    Thanks, This is a big help !

  • @ravenheart6552
    @ravenheart6552 7 лет назад +3

    Very helpful video. Thanks much. Subbed.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 лет назад

      thanks for watching and commenting

  • @calortv9157
    @calortv9157 4 года назад

    Thanks man!!! This helped a lot!!!

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 лет назад +15

    Yeah ur right..i saw this guys prior comments to other peoples vids..and they are all negative..doesnt really phase me .. Even if my videos help just one person..my job is done :)

    • @olli3j
      @olli3j 3 года назад

      got a q. if someones a hack can they put an after market car alarm... i found a relay wired intro and basically ontop of this solenoid.. without it no crank.. guess ill try the dvom method.

  • @adlp12
    @adlp12 2 года назад

    This is so clear, thanks for that info!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 года назад

      Thanks don't forget to subscribe

  • @adrianwi2724
    @adrianwi2724 3 года назад

    Thanks! Very helpful

  • @hectorcalderon3011
    @hectorcalderon3011 5 лет назад

    Very easy to understand thanks so much

  • @marcusminty3243
    @marcusminty3243 10 лет назад

    Thank you i appreciate the video

  • @martinatate2546
    @martinatate2546 3 года назад +1

    And can I put my crankshaft position sensor with it to? Or where does that go? Might sound silly but I am just having a hard time with these last things after puttin a new wiring thing on my engine, I swapped out my old one for a much better one. I do have the ecu and key that went with it but do I have to put these on as well? As much info as possible will help. Thank you

  • @martinatate2546
    @martinatate2546 3 года назад +1

    Hey so I have a question, how would I put the wires from my four ignition coils in this mix? Do I have to put my alt in with this ? And can I put crankshaft position sensor ei

  • @redflag5512
    @redflag5512 5 лет назад

    If the solenoid is not good would it effect starting .if not enough power is going to coil?

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude322 11 лет назад

    theres quite a few good techicians on here, i think ur one of them, that takes the time to help others that want to pick some knowledge in the automotive field, it just now and then u have a knucklehead make stupid remarks, lol., they dont have nothing else better to do, but u keep on doin ur thing like the other techicians on here.

  • @albertrobinson6018
    @albertrobinson6018 4 года назад

    Thank you...this should help me find out if the solenoid is the problem on my 66 ford truck...finally got it running but now the starter wont disengage...it just continues to try and crank it...

  • @larsturner310
    @larsturner310 5 лет назад

    Excellent sound quality.

  • @andrecech7254
    @andrecech7254 6 лет назад

    Good video clear and no bs

  • @CrazyFunnyCats
    @CrazyFunnyCats 4 года назад

    Thanks 🏎

  • @larsturner310
    @larsturner310 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks.

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 лет назад +1

    I will thanks man..i really appreciate it! :)

  • @philneubauer402
    @philneubauer402 5 лет назад

    I had a math teacher once explain multiple ways to solve a problem. That's all good, but he would stop half way through one technique to show how to do it another way, then half way through start explaining another way. it was really hard to follow. This video reminded me of that guy.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  5 лет назад

      This guy is awesome..u should check out his recent videos

    • @philneubauer402
      @philneubauer402 5 лет назад +1

      @@klowny1969 I don't doubt that at all. This was just a lot of information to sort out.

    • @sincitygiggles13
      @sincitygiggles13 Год назад

      Yeah, like conversations...

  • @Sgreubel
    @Sgreubel 2 года назад

    Hello Klowny1969. I have a 66 mustang. I recently had a problem (after an engine bay restoration). I was charging my battery and the 'i' wire melted at the distributer and also melted the distributor points.
    I have this same solenoid. After replacing the burned parts and wire, I tested my starter solenoid. With the ignition off, I am getting full 12.7 volts to the 'i' terminal. No voltage is going to the 'S' terminal. Is this normal? Appreciate your help.

  • @shotgunharry980
    @shotgunharry980 Год назад

    Thanks, the video was helpful!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

  • @johnpalma7265
    @johnpalma7265 8 лет назад +1

    At 2:15 you didn't mention wether the ignition should be on when checking for voltage,but that's o.k.( Oll korect ) i'll try it both ways.Thanks for the vid.

    • @highside18z
      @highside18z 4 года назад

      that is the battery side of relay, so u dont need key on to have volts there. so if no volts there either bad silinoid or bad connection or bad battery

  • @yhafleahcim
    @yhafleahcim 8 лет назад +4

    well explained, this is clear and concise and sure to help many people. Thanks and keep up the good work.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад

      thanks for watching and commenting

  • @benbennit
    @benbennit Год назад +1

    Thanks fixed it!!!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  Год назад

      Glad to hear..don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

  • @Kimland1
    @Kimland1 10 лет назад

    What do you mean by "to give it voltage battery"?

  • @jackinthebox6143
    @jackinthebox6143 4 года назад

    Mine failed the first test. There's infinite resistance between S terminal and ground ie no continuity. What should I do with it? I have a healthy battery and starter motor which work well when I bypass all the switches and relay. I heard something about a faulty automatic trans switch which only works in neutral and park which can be the cause of no start?

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 лет назад

    Ahahaa totally agree..alot of people like him on youtube..pretty funny

  • @Xplorer228
    @Xplorer228 8 месяцев назад

    The AutoZone near me only has one with four prongs. My vehicle is using one with three prongs. The website says it fits my vehicle. Could I use the four prong solenoid?

  • @andrewhudson3723
    @andrewhudson3723 4 года назад

    Klowns rule!

  • @TheOffPowerZero
    @TheOffPowerZero 8 лет назад

    yes i know but use it for like a second battery relay so the coil gets a longer amount of power I just wanna know if the coil can handle that

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад

      not sure if i understand u..can u elaborate?

  • @serikst
    @serikst 3 года назад

    My pluss cable melted on my Ford f150 - 1985 mod. Could a faulty solenoid do this?

  • @2MKiNg4
    @2MKiNg4 8 лет назад

    What if the solenoid doesn't have any resistance, mine is not reading 3.5

  • @hendricks177
    @hendricks177 Год назад

    I have one of these on my 91 Ford f350 7.5 but it's a 3 pole. 2 terminals on the side and 1 little terminal s. For the starter. Mine buzzes everytime. I already brought 2 and put them on and still doing nothing but only buzzes. My battery and starter are brand new from last year. Everything is bolted and nuts are all tight. I Don't wanna keep running back and forth to O'Reilly's getting another one and still doing the same.

  • @TheOffPowerZero
    @TheOffPowerZero 8 лет назад

    normally the coil gets only a few second of power (ignition key) but I wanna use it for switching my second battery off and on with it so my system can't drain the main battery if u know what I mean

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад

      the ignition coil has constant power..its the ground side that is pulsed on and off..not sure how u are relating the coil with a second battery..if u want a second battery to turn on and off with ur control.then yeah i can just wire a ford coil to it

  • @jafinjohn7367
    @jafinjohn7367 2 года назад

    Does a bad solenoid cause no spark ⚡️

  • @duckprotectoralex4433
    @duckprotectoralex4433 8 лет назад

    klowny1969= thanks... but,,, if I hold the key inside the car after the tick,, how can I check full battery voltage to starter? since I need to hold the key in that position...

  • @alexpasley7228
    @alexpasley7228 9 лет назад

    CAn you use the right side of the solenoid as power in? and just test the left side for power out?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 лет назад

      Yesir. ..and thanks for watching

  • @pr3d4t0r31
    @pr3d4t0r31 8 лет назад

    I'm having trouble in my starter solenoid that was new to my Mustang 69. Sometimes when you turn the key the engine continues to work. then I go to the solenoid on and off start plug. What could be the problem?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад +1

      sorry i dont understand your question

  • @REVNUMANEWBERN
    @REVNUMANEWBERN 8 лет назад

    Anyone have a test YTube for the same type Ford Solenoid but with ONE small terminal? And can anyone tell me WHAT year Ford product only had ONE small terminal? I want to replace lawn equipment crap cheap solenoid with a GREAT automotive one as seen here.

  • @adelahearps1089
    @adelahearps1089 8 лет назад

    Amy 68 mustang will crank over but will not spark but has power at coil ?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад

      check for spark from the coil..if none..then u need a coil

  • @rockygraves1534
    @rockygraves1534 10 лет назад

    I have a 1973 or 74 F250 with a 390 engine I have spark when the ignition switch is in the start position but no spark when the ignition switch is in the run position, help

    • @sphinkturd4024
      @sphinkturd4024 9 лет назад

      Rocky Graves Most often on old bikes its a corrosion problem.....Clean contacts and try to test with a test light, and with that you should be able to determine where you have 12v and grd......If you buy a piece of crap Chinese solenoid like I did then it may blow a fuse, like mine did.....Chinese wire crap backwards......When I asked this question to Jaguar aficionados they told me Clean Clean connections first.

  • @keithkeithd4565
    @keithkeithd4565 9 лет назад

    Thank your for your help Clown...............

  • @1derncool
    @1derncool 10 лет назад

    oh, I just take a screwdriver and jump from the battery post to the s terminal. Should turn your starter if the solonoid is working. Make sure car is in park or neutral and key is off!

  • @g.j.dutoit4447
    @g.j.dutoit4447 3 месяца назад

    Why if bench test ford ranger starter, it not stay ingauge if i keep small wire on pin. It uningage with start small wire on start point. It must only uningage only when i take of start thin wire, am i right or wrong?
    Rrrrrealy hope someone can help me. Thanks guys.

  • @EasyTrading656
    @EasyTrading656 Год назад

    Did you mean IGNITION SWITCH Terminal and the body should have continuity?

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 лет назад +1

    Lol you're killing me

  • @jaimenpamramirez
    @jaimenpamramirez 9 лет назад

    I am looking for this style solenoid what is this from or do you got a part number for it

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 лет назад

      Just google ford solenoid...thanks for watching

    • @jaimenpamramirez
      @jaimenpamramirez 9 лет назад

      No try again... its a ford 4 terminal solenoid i use them in my lowrider for the hydros

    • @GF_Burke
      @GF_Burke 6 лет назад

      Napa Echlin ST81

  • @2lenhart
    @2lenhart 3 года назад

    Make sure.

  • @Lore-wv5mt
    @Lore-wv5mt 8 лет назад

    what If terminal-I makes my test light come on with key OFF...what does that mean??

    • @Tadjuel11-11
      @Tadjuel11-11 6 лет назад

      anthony 35 it means it's bad. The inside had arched and is welded inside. bad solenoid.

  • @duckprotectoralex4433
    @duckprotectoralex4433 8 лет назад

    when I turn the key I get a tick from solenoid...and turn key and tick,,and turn key and tick,,and turn key and tick,,and turn key and tick and turn the key and car starts up....do you think it is the solenoid? or starter motor

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад

      when u turn key and click.hold it there and see if u are getting full battery voltage to the starter

  • @arturoaguilar3364
    @arturoaguilar3364 4 года назад

    What happens if if have them backwards the connections

    • @SlyDellian
      @SlyDellian 3 года назад

      Jesus returns. We’re not ready to go yet, so don’t do it.

  • @TheOffPowerZero
    @TheOffPowerZero 8 лет назад

    is it possible to use it like a ralay i guess not but just asking

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 лет назад +1

      the solenoid is a type of relay

    • @Lore-wv5mt
      @Lore-wv5mt 8 лет назад

      they call it starter reply too or sometimes...cuz it works like one

  • @dumpingground1
    @dumpingground1 6 лет назад

    why with the key in off position, the starter turns when I connect battery cables?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 лет назад

      dumpingground1 this is a very old video..please elaborate on your question

    • @natesv04
      @natesv04 6 лет назад

      My 71 f100 is doing this I try to start it and it acts like the battery is dead, then I let go of the key and it keeps trying to turn over. Is this the solenoid staying closed?

    • @Poohdaddymagic
      @Poohdaddymagic 5 лет назад

      @@natesv04 Yes replace...

    • @michaelr.williams8176
      @michaelr.williams8176 3 года назад

      It’s called
      Polling Stater Most likely. It’s a Bad. Celinod on starter. Have to remove starter to chang it

  • @natescott941
    @natescott941 3 года назад

    Ok, ok, got it- you don't need to yell at me, dad,- geeeezzzz!! Lol
    Seriously though, thanks for the vid

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 лет назад

    Search for DAN HOWSER on youtube..send him a message..i think you would get along

  • @gorillacookies3451
    @gorillacookies3451 8 лет назад +1

    thats the starter relay. solenoid engages the starter bendix through the movement of the solenoids piston and a lever that moves the starters bendix for ring gear engagement

  • @wefixedit2
    @wefixedit2 7 лет назад

    Key position make all the difference in the voltage test. key ON power to "I" stud then to Crank Pos. "S" should have power as the starter side of Colenoid. I got Thanks, I heard what you didn't say.

  • @Lonnie91a
    @Lonnie91a 11 лет назад

    "Mil

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude322 11 лет назад

    i think poor suport4all, i think his mama must of dropped him from her arms when he was just a tiny baby, oh well, thats the way it goes, not everyone is sound in mind.

  • @hanscloss4063
    @hanscloss4063 3 года назад

    painful

  • @terrybyer3536
    @terrybyer3536 Год назад

    I hate that you switched to an "in the car" tutorial 1/3 of the way through. No offense but two seperate videos would have been way better.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  Год назад

      Sorry bud..I suck..what can I say?

  • @TexarkanaPrepper
    @TexarkanaPrepper 2 года назад

    Incorrect

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 года назад

      Don't forget to subscribe

  • @JohnODonovan1
    @JohnODonovan1 6 лет назад

    Just in case you want to know, your instructions are not very clear. For example when say , "if you use this ground or that ground" I'm thinking, wait a minute I thought that there wasn't a choice. So maybe you can speak to those things that sound somewhat ambiguous .
    Otherwise thanks.

  • @PaganSunburn
    @PaganSunburn 6 лет назад

    Why are you yelling into the mic? Very moment I heard you speak, I just paused the video and wrote this and closed the tab.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 лет назад +2

      ask me if i care

    • @anassshammout5569
      @anassshammout5569 6 лет назад

      He's probably sitting in a room, it echoes his voice. Ever, thought of that?

  • @jamesarthurbowers
    @jamesarthurbowers 7 лет назад

    stick to working on chevys half this information was wrong

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 лет назад

      Oh yeah? I just wired a car like this..and works oerfectly fine

  • @2daybmine
    @2daybmine 4 месяца назад +1

    boring. you all over the place

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 месяца назад

      Don't forget to subscribe 😉

  • @bobsharonlong75
    @bobsharonlong75 3 года назад

    Painful to watch! No faith in the advice.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 года назад

      this wqs a very long time ago..check out my new videos..and dont forget to subscribe

  • @jballs1118
    @jballs1118 3 месяца назад +2

    I bought 2 of those solenoid and the car doesn’t even crank. I took it out and put an old one that I had in the trunk and the car started right up. I have a 65 mercury comet 6 cylinder

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 месяца назад

      Parts suck!! Don't forget to subscribe 😉