#1
IP: 50.51.149.223
|
|||
|
|||
Just hearing clicks and no stater
Yesterday when attempting to start my trusty A4, I just heard clicks, and no starter. I inspected and wiggled all the connections around the starter/solenoid and all seemed fine, I then wiggled the 8 pin connector under the companion way stairs. This pin connector is always high and dry and I sail in Lake Eire. Another attempt at starting and she purred.
I figured that I wiggled something to make better contact, so I took apart the 8 pin connector and it didn't look too bad, but I polished it up and coated with dielectric silicone. Now she starts fine, the starter jumps to life as soon as the switch is activated. My question is does the 8 pin connector carry the current needed to turn over the starter? Would a poor connection at this point cause the clicking at the solenoid without the starter activated? Should I look elsewhere for issues. Thoughts are appreciated. Best, Jim 1982 TRBS Atomic 4
__________________
Jim Zeller 1982 Catalina 30 Kelleys Island, Ohio |
#2
IP: 66.209.254.16
|
|||
|
|||
I'm guessing that connector carries the current to activate the solenoid. It would have some big cables through it if it went to the starter.
|
#3
IP: 71.118.13.238
|
|||
|
|||
Found
Jim, per rrranch I seriously doubt the starter leads are in the connection. However after finding dirty pins I would say that what hapopened was that there wasn't enough power getting through to fully close the solenoid. You may want to look at your key switch for a voltage drop when in the start position. Key switches often add to the weakness of delivering enough power to fully actuate.
Dave Neptune |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|