Been working on my father in law’s Snapper riding lawn mower for a few years now, and he called me the other day to say it wasn’t starting again. Pretty sure it’s the solenoid, but now I know how to test it. Your videos were the first I thought of to figure out how to test/troubleshoot it. Thanks Taryl! You’ve been a huge help, as usual…
i would of checked for voltage drop on all connections before condemning the stater. and i would of checked load on that battery first to see if it could hold a load... just say`n
Thanks buddy I just fixed my tractor that was my problem, my dad was cranking it until he burnt a freaking positive cable right off the battery , I mean bat- tree
To me this only tests that juice is going to the trigger circuit, not the output to the starter. What if the output isn't producing all the amps? I guess it is unlikely Taryl knows what he is doing as he showed the bench test of the output of solenoids.
To me it sounds like your not holding the key in "start" long enough. The solenoid makes a click noise when the key is turned. If your tractor makes any attempt to turn the engine, your solenoid is probably good
Hi Taryl. I enjoyed your demonstrations better than most of the other ones that are on TH-cam. You get down to the basics better and clearer than many that I've seen. Thanks for showing how to test the solenoid that's on the tractor. I appreciate your humor too!
If my solenoid is going bad, will it blow my tractors fuse? My 15 amp fuse keeps blowing after 20 minutes or so while my PTO is engaged. Also, sometimes while my PTO is engaged and I'm cutting grass, the the PTO will disengage. Then I have to shut off the PTO and then engage it again to start cutting again. This happens sometimes. Any solution would be greatly appreciated. This is on a John Deere LX178 tractor.
I really enjoy your videos I enjoy all the actors that help you I hope you utilize them as much as you can the entertainment is actually really something I look forward to and I have learned so much stuff from you it is incredible I'd like to see maybe some more videos explaining correct maintenance procedures on equipment I think would be helpful, as well as looking forward to additional repair and how to videos oh, I don't know how it is that you can know all that you know, but I really appreciate all of your wonderful information thank you
You have come a long way Taryl. Just started watching last year 2019 and I have been binge watching old stuff. This is still the Taryl I love but you have definitely gotten better over time.
Well folks again this is kind of laymans way to about things but it doesn't always tell ya the truth about the solenoid especially if has rust inside it. When say a larger starter from a like V twin draws on a solenoid the solenoid can work a moment then the starter cuts out because it heats up inside due to corrosion or moisture in the unit and stops working as the current draws juice. It's sort of like a fatigued coil you're cutting grass say like 20min and all of sudden the mower shuts off. It cools down and magically starts up again. Your coil can test good when it's cold or cooled off so these are problems that a bench test doesn't always find even if a unit is completely bad it may not test that way. I have that in my Motorized Bicycle videos a mag coil doesn't always bench test bad. This more primitive test is okay for the most part it is a way of at the least checking the stuff.
Quick question I have a 2001 john deere 345 battery light came on about 2 or 3 mows ago stays on but been running fine my wife pull mower out of garage I had her shut it off do to tire needing air and when we went to start it nothing no click nothing all the warning lights go real dim but after about 15 to 20 seconds everything goes bright again but still won't start touch the key goes back to lights dimming and has a brand new John deere battery any clue need help
I'm working on electric over hydraulic wrecker boom came from South Alabama to Missouri and it didn't work. I watched your video and found out it needed a solenoid and a little tap on the starter. Thanks a lot brother!. You can get some whitener for those teeth at Walmart LOL!
have you come across the new connectors on the Chevy 2011 solenoids and what number or connector would that be??? have not come across any vids on the new connectors on solenoids
WHAH hah hah - I almost spit MY teeth out (and they ain't false). Yeppirs; git 'er done fellers. Taryl HAS to be in North Georgia somewhere!! Thanks for the video and I live the talking alligator clips!! Mine don't talk to me :-(
Very informative. Now I know how to trouble shoot solenoids. I was watching one of donyboy73s videos and he had the same problem but the problem wasn't in the starter It was in the valves. One can mimic the other.
My Troy built super bronco starts sometimes, turn the key and nuthin, turn it again and it cranks and starts, do you think it’s the ignition switch? Or solenoid? Thanks love the video intros
My solenoid is good, relay fuse and key switch are good, battery is new and tested, yet no power is going to the starter motor when I turn the key. I’ve also tested all the safety circuit breakers, done everything the way you shown Taryl. Only thing I haven’t done is test the starter motor… I put the test light on the starter motor while I turn the key and it doesn’t light up, but everything before I’ve tested and it’s all good. Could it be the starter motor??? Ignition coil??
I have a 2015 T3200 Craftsman riding mower. Ran great last fall. stored in the garage for winter, pull it out today and added fresh gas to about 1/4 that was already in it. Mower will turn over but not firing or trying to start.. I took the fairly new plugs out and cleaned them up with a little sand paper on both ends of the plug, it still will not fire. Any ideas what I could check for to help diagnose the problem. Thank you ahead of time for any advice you can give me. Ric
I have a Scott mower made by John Deere , it won’t cut off , I have to unhook battery to get starter to stop cranking , I put a new ignition switch same results , I took solenoid off cked it for continuity it was ok , so now what do I do is there a kill wire somewhere that maybe broken or unhooked ? I’m not sure what to do ?
No I couldn’t see the solenoid Taryl, But can you test the solenoid with the Volts instead of ohms? I think to see if the solenoid works properly you need to test with live circuit instead of continuity, ya know, if you have voltage you have continuity but if you don’t have the 12 volts it’s junk , ya know 😚🤔🤭
Im working on an older wheel horse 312-8 that has a relay with three wires going to it, like an old car style....Going to track down whats going on with this thing.The selonoid is good so off I go Taryl..If you have any of these kind that is a little more difficult to diagnose .. throw em on here my friend! Thanks!
That's great info !!!! If the solenoid gets a hard click but the starter wont engage , and I can jump over the solenoid and it will start , is the solenoid bad ?? Or do I have another issue ?? I can run a jumper to the starter and it will crank also ...
I have been watching these videos for a while now, he is absolutely fantastic but i just noticed that he is not brushing his teeth regularly !!.. I hope his wife tells him: :Taryl, you can not be on video if your teeth look like a gargoyle" !!
Dude, how is it that your purposely talking funny but you still explain better then half these people online hahahahaha awesome videos, been watching for years now !
Thank you, sir, I was able to duplicate the solenoid test and mine was good also. I changed the starter, replaced the fuse under the seat but still, I am getting that clicking noise and no crank. Could there be another fuse in the circuit I have a cub cadet with a Kohler engine
If one can see 12volts on the red wire at the starter when the key is turned does that prove the solenoid is good, or could it still be bad, or does just a test light prove it and not a meter. Thankis
If I’m swapping a motor and my new motor has an attached starter solenoid combo(Koehler command) how should ya hook up the the 4 wires from the old set solenoid set up . Solenoid is separate from starter on the old engine(Briggs v twin)
taryl I got a problem my solenoidis hot on both sides but the small wire is die went you turn the switch on but I can jump the solenoid and it fire up and run good what do you think
thanks man. you're too cool. you make more sense than you'll know. however I'm looking for a video that could tell me why I blow a fuse and motor dies when I pull the pro knob...thanks
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Lots and lots of experience shows in how easily the demonstrator shows all. You win! Thank you very much!
Been working on my father in law’s Snapper riding lawn mower for a few years now, and he called me the other day to say it wasn’t starting again. Pretty sure it’s the solenoid, but now I know how to test it. Your videos were the first I thought of to figure out how to test/troubleshoot it. Thanks Taryl! You’ve been a huge help, as usual…
This guy really makes these DIY fixing Education fun.
I just spit my coke (soda) across the house when those alligator clips went a talkin'! hahahhaa
+Michael Accorsi Glad you enjoyed it watch some of the others.
Great video. Easy to understand. Were's dinner?
all oh them other guys may as well shut down their interscreen pages...cuz you are the best!
My solenoid keeps going out my man. I was wondering if you would know a reason that I would be happening. Thank you in advance
i would of checked for voltage drop on all connections before condemning the stater. and i would of checked load on that battery first to see if it could hold a load... just say`n
Excellent Video!
Thanks buddy I just fixed my tractor that was my problem, my dad was cranking it until he burnt a freaking positive cable right off the battery , I mean bat- tree
can you put a power booster charger on my battery and jumper from my cell annoyed but then turn the key and get nothing what do you think
I like this guy 😂
I have a 3 post solenoid that needs to be replaced but my local supplier only has the 4 post ones. can I make this work?
no answer????
@@dieterschmied2929 4post works fine
To me this only tests that juice is going to the trigger circuit, not the output to the starter. What if the output isn't producing all the amps? I guess it is unlikely Taryl knows what he is doing as he showed the bench test of the output of solenoids.
To me it sounds like your not holding the key in "start" long enough. The solenoid makes a click noise when the key is turned. If your tractor makes any attempt to turn the engine, your solenoid is probably good
Thanks Taryl0
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Hi Taryl. I enjoyed your demonstrations better than most of the other ones that are on TH-cam. You get down to the basics better and clearer than many that I've seen. Thanks for showing how to test the solenoid that's on the tractor. I appreciate your humor too!
If my solenoid is going bad, will it blow my tractors fuse? My 15 amp fuse keeps blowing after 20 minutes or so while my PTO is engaged. Also, sometimes while my PTO is engaged and I'm cutting grass, the the PTO will disengage. Then I have to shut off the PTO and then engage it again to start cutting again. This happens sometimes. Any solution would be greatly appreciated. This is on a John Deere LX178 tractor.
John Athanassion Your electric clutch is going bad.
I really enjoy your videos I enjoy all the actors that help you I hope you utilize them as much as you can the entertainment is actually really something I look forward to and I have learned so much stuff from you it is incredible I'd like to see maybe some more videos explaining correct maintenance procedures on equipment I think would be helpful, as well as looking forward to additional repair and how to videos oh, I don't know how it is that you can know all that you know, but I really appreciate all of your wonderful information thank you
You have come a long way Taryl. Just started watching last year 2019 and I have been binge watching old stuff. This is still the Taryl I love but you have definitely gotten better over time.
Well folks again this is kind of laymans way to about things but it doesn't always tell ya the truth about the solenoid especially if has rust inside it. When say a larger starter from a like V twin draws on a solenoid the solenoid can work a moment then the starter cuts out because it heats up inside due to corrosion or moisture in the unit and stops working as the current draws juice. It's sort of like a fatigued coil you're cutting grass say like 20min and all of sudden the mower shuts off. It cools down and magically starts up again. Your coil can test good when it's cold or cooled off so these are problems that a bench test doesn't always find even if a unit is completely bad it may not test that way. I have that in my Motorized Bicycle videos a mag coil doesn't always bench test bad. This more primitive test is okay for the most part it is a way of at the least checking the stuff.
Quick question I have a 2001 john deere 345 battery light came on about 2 or 3 mows ago stays on but been running fine my wife pull mower out of garage I had her shut it off do to tire needing air and when we went to start it nothing no click nothing all the warning lights go real dim but after about 15 to 20 seconds everything goes bright again but still won't start touch the key goes back to lights dimming and has a brand new John deere battery any clue need help
To entertain and educate at the same time is the mark of a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us Taryl.
I'm working on electric over hydraulic wrecker boom came from South Alabama to Missouri and it didn't work. I watched your video and found out it needed a solenoid and a little tap on the starter. Thanks a lot brother!. You can get some whitener for those teeth at Walmart LOL!
Nothing better than a good informational video with a lil humor keep up the good work sir!!!
Humor ? No these people are real as can be . Specially cousin Taryl . I got the number to his dentist too if you want it
have you come across the new connectors on the Chevy 2011 solenoids and what number or connector would that be??? have not come across any vids on the new connectors on solenoids
Thank you sooooo much. Finally someone explains troubleshooting clearly. I think I have a bad starter, but wasn't sure how to test.
+Linda T Yur so very welcome Linda, Watch more of my videos & please subscribe Taryl out
Thanks for your videos, I am fixing and old quad and your knowledge has been extremely helpful in getting it running.
Mr. Testlight did a good job but Taryl is the best.
Funniest tutorial EVER … I like how you explain-e-fied that one their. 😂
WHAH hah hah - I almost spit MY teeth out (and they ain't false). Yeppirs; git 'er done fellers. Taryl HAS to be in North Georgia somewhere!! Thanks for the video and I live the talking alligator clips!! Mine don't talk to me :-(
should I be able to measure volts going through big posts too? I get continuity and click but no volts reading.
my husqvarna zero turn i turn key on but wont turn motor over.i touch both poles together on solenoid it starts just fine
Your my hero Taryl! I think you're my long lost dad.
Nice job. I think my clips are speaking chinese, I think half my stuff speaks chinese
Very informative. Now I know how to trouble shoot solenoids. I was watching one of donyboy73s videos and he had the same problem but the problem wasn't in the starter It was in the valves. One can mimic the other.
Florida man..... What's the difference between a solenoid and a relay?
My Troy built super bronco starts sometimes, turn the key and nuthin, turn it again and it cranks and starts, do you think it’s the ignition switch? Or solenoid? Thanks love the video intros
daphlavor same here. I have a Troybilt bronco. Now starts sometimes and sometimes not.
Awesome and helpful videos! Thanks. I am coming back over and over to learn more from Taryl.
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Thank you for the dinner...
My solenoid is good, relay fuse and key switch are good, battery is new and tested, yet no power is going to the starter motor when I turn the key. I’ve also tested all the safety circuit breakers, done everything the way you shown Taryl. Only thing I haven’t done is test the starter motor… I put the test light on the starter motor while I turn the key and it doesn’t light up, but everything before I’ve tested and it’s all good. Could it be the starter motor??? Ignition coil??
Hey Taryl, this video is the second oldest video i could find on your channel. Its a good one. Handy tips about solenoids. Greetings,, Kitty.
oh yeah I forgot...thanks for being so generous with your knowledge!!
I enjoy this videos, you guy's are the best. at the same time I learn a lot of things about lawn mower. I save a lot money on labor. thanks guys!!!
I have a 2015 T3200 Craftsman riding mower. Ran great last fall. stored in the garage for winter, pull it out today and added fresh gas to about 1/4 that was already in it. Mower will turn over but not firing or trying to start.. I took the fairly new plugs out and cleaned them up with a little sand paper on both ends of the plug, it still will not fire. Any ideas what I could check for to help diagnose the problem. Thank you ahead of time for any advice you can give me. Ric
I have a Scott mower made by John Deere , it won’t cut off , I have to unhook battery to get starter to stop cranking , I put a new ignition switch same results , I took solenoid off cked it for continuity it was ok , so now what do I do is there a kill wire somewhere that maybe broken or unhooked ? I’m not sure what to do ?
Great video. Thanks so much for the explanation in how to diagnose, Very simple and to the point..
No I couldn’t see the solenoid Taryl,
But can you test the solenoid with the Volts instead of ohms? I think to see if the solenoid works properly you need to test with live circuit instead of continuity, ya know, if you have voltage you have continuity but if you don’t have the 12 volts it’s junk , ya know 😚🤔🤭
Im working on an older wheel horse 312-8 that has a relay with three wires going to it, like an old car style....Going to track down whats going on with this thing.The selonoid is good so off I go Taryl..If you have any of these kind that is a little more difficult to diagnose .. throw em on here my friend!
Thanks!
That's great info !!!! If the solenoid gets a hard click but the starter wont engage , and I can jump over the solenoid and it will start , is the solenoid bad ?? Or do I have another issue ?? I can run a jumper to the starter and it will crank also ...
i bet you would be alot of fun to drink beer with ! Thanks for the great info !
hey taryl, is ground a dirty word? :)
These things are so simple. My school Buses have them. So simple I'm thinking about putting it on one of my Project motorcycle.
I have been watching these videos for a while now, he is absolutely fantastic but i just noticed that he is not brushing his teeth regularly !!.. I hope his wife tells him: :Taryl, you can not be on video if your teeth look like a gargoyle" !!
beep beep beep!!!!!
Dude, how is it that your purposely talking funny but you still explain better then half these people online hahahahaha awesome videos, been watching for years now !
Thank you, sir, I was able to duplicate the solenoid test and mine was good also. I changed the starter, replaced the fuse under the seat but still, I am getting that clicking noise and no crank. Could there be another fuse in the circuit I have a cub cadet with a Kohler engine
Thanks for the video. I'm trouble shooting a golf cart but that still helped explain what I needed to do to test them.
So if Solenoid lights up its good, but if starter lights up its bad? Is that because they're both getting charge but still no start?
Mine has four ! So what one do I have
If one can see 12volts on the red wire at the starter when the key is turned does that prove the solenoid is good, or could it still be bad, or does just a test light prove it and not a meter. Thankis
Thank you for the logical explanation of how to test a solenoid:)
If I’m swapping a motor and my new motor has an attached starter solenoid combo(Koehler command) how should ya hook up the the 4 wires from the old set solenoid set up . Solenoid is separate from starter on the old engine(Briggs v twin)
taryl I got a problem my solenoidis hot on both sides but the small wire is die went you turn the switch on but I can jump the solenoid and it fire up and run good what do you think
Wtf, would TH-cam do without you Taryl ?
Ya should have been born in hollywood and in the movies, man..
Thanks Taryl for the the video helped me figure out what’s wrong with my mower. Best TH-cam channel ever
This is quality content
Saved me a whole lot of head scratching. Thank you! 👍
Thank you for sharing! Great video!
My solenoid is brand new, I know it works....but it vibrates when I turn the key???
Do you have a pen I can borrow? lol.
Taryl i got a problem with my solenoid i got power from the battery side and went i turn the switch no power to the start got any ideal
TARYL YOUR GREAT I FOUND YOUR VIDEOS EXCELLENT, AND LIKE YOUR TOOTH YOUR THE BEST
Damn it! I think his teeth are a joke in the video intro but now i see its funny be learning things like this with guys like him. New sub :)
Great video thanks !!!
what the fuck am i watching
thanks man. you're too cool. you make more sense than you'll know. however I'm looking for a video that could tell me why I blow a fuse and motor dies when I pull the pro knob...thanks
TRyl
I wish you do a video on a Sears & RoeBuck 3 hp Briggs engine a leaf vacuum a shredder
Tell me them teeth are fake.
Keep sharing the learning in an approachable manner ,great job
My buzzer does not go off but the solenoid does click??
The customer sounds like a young Richard Petty.. lol
Really like your repair videos. Keep them up. Can't wait to see new ones. Y'all doing a awesome job. And very funny too.
I found your video funny and informative. I was able to repair my mower with your help! thanks.
R those teeth fake
thanks for great infomation there's your dinner.......
i jump my mower at the starter with my battery pack and it starts but not with key
Lot a pens.
Very Good!
Thanks for information. Didn't understand a thing.
Wow! I have a Gillson just like that one. Love that tractor. Built solid.
Learned sumpin and got a laugh. Subscribed!!
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You drunk
One more thing i can jump the solan an it turn over
How mutch is a solenoid 3 for my drill press
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