For a 1981 Olds Regency, the proper wire connections for the starter solenoid typically include connecting the battery positive terminal to the large terminal on the solenoid, while the smaller terminal connects to the ignition switch's start wire. Additionally, the other large terminal is connected to the starter motor. Always consult the vehicle's service manual for specific wiring diagrams and details.
I DO BELIEVE THE SOLENOID IS MOUNTED ON THE STARTER AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE STARTER TO REPLACE THE SOLENOID remove the starter and take it down to your local auto parts store. they can bench test the starter and give you the proper solenoid if it needs to be replaced.
Dodges and Chryslers mayby Plymouths also use a thick brown wire from the statrer relay in the fuse box. There should be two clicks by statring. Solenoid a louder and a relay a softer click. It is possible for the relay to click but its electical connection pole points might be corroded at the solenoid or the relay at the fuse box make sure that the brown wire from the relay to the starter solenoid is connected at the solenoid cleanly and tightly. If you always hear the loud click however, then you know the solenoid is getting the current from the relay and it is not applying the high current to the starter motor windings or the windings or brushes in the motor are bad, or the wire that brings the high current directly from the battery to the solenoid is loose at the solenoid. So when you find the starter make sure that the thick battery wire connection to the solenoid is clean and tight, and if it nonetheless clicks then there is indeed a problem internally with the solenoid switch or the motor proper. You can also bypass the solenoid and see if the starter cranks, to see if a problem at the solenoid.
Perhaps a loose connection causing excessive resistance. Check ground connection also Solenoid not of proper rating (too light to carry load)
if your standing above the solenoid the wire to the stater goes on the left all other wires go on the right
On a 1992 Mercury Topaz, the starter solenoid has several terminals for connecting wires. Typically, the battery positive cable connects to the large terminal on the solenoid, while the other large terminal connects to the starter motor. A smaller terminal is used for the ignition switch wire, which activates the solenoid when the key is turned to the start position. Ensure all connections are secure and free of corrosion for proper operation.
Sometimes it's just a matter of a good connection you need to make sure you have good clean connections at all points coming from the battery, make sure the terminals are clean and tight if there is any corrosion between the battery post and the terminals you want get the proper amount of power going to the starter solenoid to kick in the starter and that's were you hear the click that's the solenoid trying to kick in.
Looking at the solenoid from the front, and working towards the left, the right terminal will have one wire that goes down to the starter. The little push-on wire (usually red) will be the one that goes next. There may be another little push on, or a couple of wires with terminals- they all get attached to the next small terminal. The last terminal on the left of the solenoid is where the battery wire, and any other accessory wires go.
To replace the start solenoid on a John Deere Gator, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Locate the solenoid, which is typically mounted near the starter motor; then remove the wiring connections and the mounting bolts. Install the new solenoid by reversing the removal process, ensuring all connections are secure. Finally, reconnect the battery and test the ignition system to ensure proper operation.
The most likely explanation is that the solenoid itself has failed. The next most likely explanation is that the wiring to the ignition solenoid is not making proper contact or there's a bad ground connection. The least likely explanation is that the electronics that control the ignition solenoid (MPEM or whatever it's called on your model) is broken.
The wiring of the solenoid will depend on what purpose the solenoid serves and the brand. In basic terms, when power is turned onto the solenoid, the inner coil pulls the plunger. The unit needs power and a ground, with a switch or relay to trigger it.
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Starting FailuresYour question is confusing, "...based on luck?"I suspect that you mean that the problem is intermittent [sometimes it works when you turn the key to the start position, and sometimes it doesn't.IF that's the case I suspect one, or a combination, of the following:A "loose" connection somewhere in the starter/solenoid circuit,A defective starter solenoid,A defective starter,A defective starter/ignition switch.NO ONE can tell you precisely what the cause is without "troubleshooting" the entire starting system, but the above causes can result in the symptoms you describe.You need to have someone who knows what they are doing to troubleshoot your starting system, find and identify the cause(s), and make proper repairs.