Diagnosing a bad starter solenoid

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  • @trentw4122
    @trentw4122 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I think I was about 8 years old when my dad taught me how to bypass a solenoid on a ‘77 F100 with just a pair of pliers.

  • @williamcreek6349
    @williamcreek6349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I looked at the two reviews below and must agree. This is really the perfect way to diagnose a safety switch issue and if not that then a starter solenoid problem. This should be a very strait forward and simple diagnostic, but you are apparently the only person on Earth who can explain it easily. You have saved me an enormous headache.

  • @jwahirinc
    @jwahirinc ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You explained that better than anyone. You made it so simple.
    Thank you

  • @AFW_wrestling
    @AFW_wrestling หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is the best lil tutorial video on youtube! To the point, great explanations, good camera angles and easy to understand. This is how all of them should be done! Thank you

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I appreciate the compliment

    • @AFW_wrestling
      @AFW_wrestling หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@avarageerod welcome. My husqvarna has 2 side posts on the solenoid. Any idea what those 2 would be for? One for sending power after making the safety switches and the other maybe for????

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Without seeing it, I would think one is for sending power after making all of the safeties, and the other post might be a ground

    • @shelshele
      @shelshele หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your video sure helped this old lady fix her mower! Ty

  • @Marine-iu3ev
    @Marine-iu3ev ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best on this subject! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

  • @mikenelson3338
    @mikenelson3338 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The way you explain it makes it easy to understand…thank you

  • @claetinbinson
    @claetinbinson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you just saved me TONS of headache. Thank you for your video

  • @c43pmurderson25
    @c43pmurderson25 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beauty in simplicity, thank you.

  • @thomasweis6876
    @thomasweis6876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the excellent video on starter not cranking. I wasted a lot of time watching other videos that started at the battery and then went on to check every single thing that led up (finally) to the solenoid. Your approach was 100% better, cut to the chase and the tip on how to check all the other safety switches by going right to the solenoid was right on. Thanks again.

  • @f14tomcataocretired95
    @f14tomcataocretired95 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, quick and to the point with no BS'ing around! Was trying to figure out how to check mine. Mower was starteing then not starting, but more of not starting. Schematics led me to there. After cycling it a few times as you did and checked continuety. It seemed to loosen up and starts everytime now but time to order anotherone cuz it will go bad again soon. BIG THANKS!

  • @ncmonkeygirl16
    @ncmonkeygirl16 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for such a clear explanation with visuals. My Dad would normally handle stuff like this but he passed away. And my brother is deployed. I can at least get the mower into the shop now and try and replace the solenoid! THANK YOU!

  • @jayrobertson1689
    @jayrobertson1689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You helped me and I’m sure loads of others,thanks

  • @Stix-hb1bk
    @Stix-hb1bk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video and info. I skipped all the safety feature checks and tapped on the solenoid right away. Seemed like the most likely suspect for sure. After a few good knocks it started right up. So now I get to find one and replace it as well. Thanks again for posting!

  • @pacoperez1951
    @pacoperez1951 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saved me so much headache boss!! Thank you🙏🏼

  • @dwightjtaylor
    @dwightjtaylor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How to eliminate the safety features right away as being a potential cause was the best time saving method of all the videos I viewed covering starting problem, thanks

  • @robertburnett6182
    @robertburnett6182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really appreciate you taken time to do this explanation. You make TH-cam U a better place😉

  • @jackbradley6042
    @jackbradley6042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect! You just made my day! Thank you.

  • @btk9119
    @btk9119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! This was a easy fix thanks to your video! I appreciate your time brother!

  • @Hurst6969
    @Hurst6969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much
    Got to the point where I had to bounce around in the seat 75% of the time to get starter to turn over.
    When cold it was a serious hassle
    Be safe

  • @marcelinogomez9443
    @marcelinogomez9443 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job braking it down for the people, thank you brother!

  • @loriholler2332
    @loriholler2332 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best and easiest explanation I've found. Thank you so much!

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Sprnklrmn
    @Sprnklrmn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a MZT52 that just hit 200hrs. Got the Briggs Endurance motor. It’s been an excellent mower. Thus far only oil changes, air filters, lube, and blades. Getting ready to service the hydraulic system. I have had to tinker on the e brake safety switch a couple of times. It likes to get out of whack.

  • @FeedThatAddiction
    @FeedThatAddiction 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks a lot for the straight forward video much appreciated!

  • @WindowGeek1
    @WindowGeek1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video! You earned another subscriber. Great way to check if it’s a safety switch too! Thanks very much.

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the sub!

  • @hydroboy35th
    @hydroboy35th ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation, thank you.

  • @jorge58065
    @jorge58065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much sir,!! Great video. 👍🏼

  • @pibble3962
    @pibble3962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @morkarmorgan3161
    @morkarmorgan3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @351cleveland8
    @351cleveland8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect video!! 👍

  • @allendavenport2164
    @allendavenport2164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Checking safety switches your way is easy thanks

  • @dannylayton1106
    @dannylayton1106 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Thank you Thank you. Saved the day. A child had pulled the handle to engage the blades. Never saw it.

  • @robertcron4335
    @robertcron4335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks it helped me out .

  • @bradbell4660
    @bradbell4660 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude. Thank you. Very informative. You should do this for living

  • @aspica75
    @aspica75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a very clear explanation!

  • @slapdog100
    @slapdog100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight Forward no nonsense video . We'll done .

  • @semlohde1
    @semlohde1 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT . Thanks. I have the Cub Cadet with Kohler KT725. Battery fine, lights come on, no click at all. Worked perfectly 2 weeks ago. I find the starter, can't see the solenoid. You gave me hope though. And you got one at napa?! I can't stand hunting for one and it's a China bomb. Good video..

  • @jameswhitley3664
    @jameswhitley3664 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done.

  • @dziggy3004
    @dziggy3004 ปีที่แล้ว

    C-LEAN explanation!!!

  • @NickSmith-rc4kv
    @NickSmith-rc4kv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. So I’m not getting a light on the 2nd post, so assuming I have a bad safety switch. You have videos on how to test the safety switches?

  • @hsnopesium
    @hsnopesium ปีที่แล้ว

    thasnks! this was the issue

  • @youlag814
    @youlag814 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!!!!!

  • @PeaceIntheValley
    @PeaceIntheValley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I have the same mower with the same problem. If I shut it off after it's been running, then half the time it doesn't want to do anyting when I try to start even if all the safety switches are set right. I'll get my multi-tester out and see. Thanks for the head start!

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine was doing about the same thing before it got real bad. I think the heat gets to it

    • @frankdavidson9675
      @frankdavidson9675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      read my comment above

  • @billdenro9315
    @billdenro9315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @mark_luna
    @mark_luna หลายเดือนก่อน

    First off: GREAT video. Thanks for that. Second: what brand is that tester? That thing is awesome! Lastly: your son shouldn’t have any excuses in life, much less not to cut the grass. With a teacher like you, he could rule the world. Now I’m gonna go test my starter solenoid. 😊

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the compliments. The tester is an off the shelf unit from an auto parts store. Any store that sells fuses will have the tester. As for my son, like most kids, he doesn't think his parents know anything 😒

  • @devellwilson7099
    @devellwilson7099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the knowledge.

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @frankdavidson9675
    @frankdavidson9675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    if you do not have a test light try this with brake pedal down and blades not engaged and setting in seat turn key to start if it clicks only ------then short between two big lugs on solenoid useing a screw driver or pliers if that spins starter replace solenoid with same type takes about 2 min. to do this test.

  • @josephplasse5782
    @josephplasse5782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you bypass the seat safety

  • @joelneal7850
    @joelneal7850 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Smart dude

  • @noremorseboom
    @noremorseboom ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same issue but everything is lit up so does that mean my starter is bad

  • @livingsimpl3
    @livingsimpl3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So my mower only makes the sound at 6:39 minute .. what could be the issue?

  • @Nancy-zk9dj
    @Nancy-zk9dj ปีที่แล้ว

    My key won't even turn for first spring mow. It won't turn at all. Any ideas?

  • @FJTabb
    @FJTabb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine won't turn but just making a wierd chattering sound,any ideas?

  • @AmyCevelin
    @AmyCevelin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So do you put the test light on negative side of battery. If its has a red clip on it

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The alligator clip will go on the negative side of the battery

  • @codyhalonxcomp3632
    @codyhalonxcomp3632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you use the big screwdrivers for to start the mower.

    • @Sprnklrmn
      @Sprnklrmn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To jump the solenoid and start it.

    • @jbuck1975
      @jbuck1975 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. He shows that near end of video

  • @garycalhoun42
    @garycalhoun42 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive done troubleshooting but have this problem.
    Bad Boy 52 magnum with Kohler
    Mower stopped when seat sensor activated.
    The key does nothing, but the blade button still activates via click sound
    I got it started to get it in the garage by bypassing seat switch and jumping solenoid
    it would only start doing both. only turned over without seat bypass.
    The safety screw on solenoid doesnt light even with seat bypass connected.
    key continues to not even click, though if you bypass seat and jump solenoid, it runs perfectly.

    • @803dj5
      @803dj5 ปีที่แล้ว

      sounds like need new seat sensor and the the solenoid. thats what hes saying that if one the sensors is messed up it wont allow the mower to crank normal

    • @garycalhoun42
      @garycalhoun42 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@803dj5 turned out to be the cable that attaches the brake lever. I kept testing everything good, but luckily noticed it was broken using a mirror. Thanks for the reply.

  • @masonhinesley
    @masonhinesley หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you bypass seat safety

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't. On this mower, you do not have to be seated to start, just to engage the blades

  • @DavidRStanley13
    @DavidRStanley13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For educational purposes, do you have to unhook the starter wire on the solenoid?

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You do not have to, but be careful since it could start when you aren't expecting it to work

    • @paulglover3452
      @paulglover3452 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@avarageerodSo my test light only lights up when I unhook the starter wire. When its hooked on no light... Why?

  • @tyronehuggins5065
    @tyronehuggins5065 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you help me how to get in contact with you

  • @nathankasinger8410
    @nathankasinger8410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta question on this I have power going in but nothing else not even at that little wire or to the stater nothing so wold this siloned be bad or? I'm at los and there is nothing at the fuses no power but I do have power going in but no where else so my question is is my siloned bad or can tell me any advice? Please thank you

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  ปีที่แล้ว

      It does not sound like the solenoid since you arent getting anything to the little wire. Sounds like a blown fuse. You might want to check for power at the key switch

    • @nathankasinger8410
      @nathankasinger8410 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avarageerod nope there new

    • @nathankasinger8410
      @nathankasinger8410 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avarageerod and there is no power

  • @BobbyParker784
    @BobbyParker784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What else could it be if you change out the Starter syllonoid Pardon my spell check,and the Ignition switch and it won't start you have to jump it off The fuses in the fuse Box seemed to be OK

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you jumping it off at the battery? I'd so it sounds like a dead battery

    • @BobbyParker784
      @BobbyParker784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No sir I'm jumping it off at the starter cellular which was brand new and the switch is brand new starters switch or Ignition switch my bad I hate bypassing cause like you said safety

    • @BobbyParker784
      @BobbyParker784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I must Proof Reid stupid spellcheck

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd pull the small wire from solenoid and test it. Once you pull the wire use a volt meter or test light and you should have 12v when you turn the key to the start position. If you dont your not getting power from the key switch. You can test the solenoid in the same way by running a wire from the hot side of the battery and touching the solenoid where the small wire goes.

    • @BobbyParker784
      @BobbyParker784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good deal , when I get a chance to try that I'll let you knowHow it goes

  • @itzshata
    @itzshata ปีที่แล้ว

    My mower is making a loud clicking noise when key turned why?

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be a few things but it sounds like the starter solenoid or the starter is bad. Worse case would be the engine is locked up.

  • @wallacestrangway2468
    @wallacestrangway2468 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Now your son has no Excuses to not mow the lawn !!!! lol

  • @davidblack6296
    @davidblack6296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 27hp Kawasaki motor put new selonid and starter clicks but won't turn motor

    • @avarageerod
      @avarageerod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It could be a few things. A low battery, bad starter or the engine could be locked up are the first things that come to mind.

  • @DoubleplusUngoodthinkful
    @DoubleplusUngoodthinkful ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate it when my silenoid goes...

  • @angelisone
    @angelisone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You telling me your wife didn't cut the grass after you fixed it?
    You did says you are going in to clean your hands and cook dinner, right?

  • @JuanpabloLopez-ty3se
    @JuanpabloLopez-ty3se 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Español plis

  • @brianhill5526
    @brianhill5526 ปีที่แล้ว

    He'll ot like $23.00

  • @brianhill5526
    @brianhill5526 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nope don't work