If I were testing it, I'd use a jumper wire from the direct battery lead to the ignition switch starter contact that's on the starter. If the solenoid engages and turns the starter I'd know the solenoid is good. If not, I'd verify that the battery and cable is good before pulling the starter. Not knowing anyone else's level of comfort/competence, I wouldn't recommend that procedure if you don't know your way around the described components.
No. The starter relay is energised by the ignition. It in turn supplies power to the starter solenoid which supplies power to the starter motor. Have a look at the related link for some general troubleshooting pointers .
Usually when a starter solenoid/relay switch is bad, you will hear only a click and the starter will not spin (crank).
All of the late-model Ford Rangers have a starter with a solenoid, and the older models have a remote starter solenoid. Both are covered. The remote starter solenoid is located on the passenger-side fenderwell. This means that a small-sized starter can fit in tighter locations. It also allows for a cheaper repair if just the solenoid goes bad.
Probably a bad starter solenoid.
Could be,low battery, loose or dirty battery connections, starter is bad, starter solenoid is bad, neutral safety switch bad or out of adjustment, starter relay is bad,
i dont think it is the solenoid. more likely to be a bad ignition switch or a short in the new starter
Could possibly a solenoid on the starter going bad. Could possibly a solenoid on the starter going bad. Could possibly a solenoid on the starter going bad.
If the starter is bad no. Check battery, starter and solenoid to be sure which is bad.
If the battery tests good and battery cables are clean and tight at both ends and you are jumping the starter solenoid correctly with no results, you probably have a bad starter/solenoid.
Bad starter, bad starter solenoid, or the problem might not be the starter at all.
It is mounted on the starter motor itself. When you get another starter, it will have the solenoid mounted on it already. If it is bad, just replace the starter, I would not change just the solenoid.
Seized Engine? Loose or corroded battery cables? Loose connection at starter or solenoid? Bad starter solenoid Bad starter? Bad neutral safety switch?
You can turn the key to the "run" position, and jump across the solenoid with a screwdriver or something metal. If the starter turns, you have a bad solenoid.
The battery is dead, the connection is bad, the terminals are corroded, the starter is bad, the solenoid is bad.
Assuming you are referring to the starter solenoid which is on... the starter. In fact, it's a part of the starter. If the solenoid goes bad just replace the entire starter, the whole thing is probably worn out anyway.
No. The starter relay is energised by the ignition. It in turn supplies power to the starter solenoid which supplies power to the starter motor. Have a look at the related link for some general troubleshooting pointers .
Put a stethoscope or a plastic tube onto the solenoid, listen at it while a friend turns the starter. If solenoid clicks it is good. -Problem then is low battery or dud starter.