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I just replaced the original starter on my `89 Softail, the pull in coil was intermittent. All voltage drop checks were good, the only thing left was the solenoid pull in coil was kaput.
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I think .4 ohms is a good reading. I just tested a spare starter in my garage and got the same reading.
But, I don`t think it would be a bad idea to remove the solenoid cover and must have a look around inside just to be sure everything looks hunky-dory....
Push that plunger in by hand and make sure it moves ok. The first time you push it you will feel some extra resistance, as the pinion gear lines up with the ring gear.
Of course, disconnect the negative battery cable first.
But, I don`t think it would be a bad idea to remove the solenoid cover and must have a look around inside just to be sure everything looks hunky-dory....
Push that plunger in by hand and make sure it moves ok. The first time you push it you will feel some extra resistance, as the pinion gear lines up with the ring gear.
Of course, disconnect the negative battery cable first.
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I think .4 ohms is a good reading. I just tested a spare starter in my garage and got the same reading.
But, I don`t think it would be a bad idea to remove the solenoid cover and must have a look around inside just to be sure everything looks hunky-dory....
Push that plunger in by hand and make sure it moves ok. The first time you push it you will feel some extra resistance, as the pinion gear lines up with the ring gear.
Of course, disconnect the negative battery cable first.
But, I don`t think it would be a bad idea to remove the solenoid cover and must have a look around inside just to be sure everything looks hunky-dory....
Push that plunger in by hand and make sure it moves ok. The first time you push it you will feel some extra resistance, as the pinion gear lines up with the ring gear.
Of course, disconnect the negative battery cable first.
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I already said, unless you explain exactly what you did, the description is mumbo jumbo to me, sorry.
Fall back a bit and try this:
Disconnect the green wire from the solenoid.
Press starter button, exactly what happens?
Fall back a bit and try this:
Disconnect the green wire from the solenoid.
Press starter button, exactly what happens?
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Damn and while I’m realizing I’ve left out some important information here’s some more. All of this started happening after swapping another motor into my bike. Old motor lost all compression in cylinder 1, my buddy had a motor that was rebuilt around a year ago and never installed so I took it off his hands instead of rebuilding mine since it made more financial sense.