95 legacy: 10 volts at starter solenoid no start (cold)

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paul

Hi, so when it's cold the starter won't turn right away. How many
volts should there be at the solenoid connector? I get 10. The
colder it is the more key turns it takes to get the starter to
turn. (still 10 volts) It also sounds like it might be dragging on
the flywheel for a second once it starts, but that might just be my
wife no letting go of the key. I'm hoping it's just the contacts.
thanks!

paul.
 
ten volts is ok to start the engine but, you should clean all the battery,
starter and ground connections. I assume you have a good battery. You say 10
volts. Is that while cranking volts? ed
 
yep, 10 while turning the key. each time the key is turned
i get 10 volts at the solenoid connection. when it does turn over
i still get exactly 10. all those connections have been checked
and cleaned.

thanks

paul.
 
Hi Paul
I take it that the relay just clicks and the start motor doesn't turn?

There are two contacts to the starter: one high power that actually
starts it and one that just kicks the relay. I am assuming you cleaned
both (especially the high power one)?

Perhaps try this: put a 2x4 on the engine and whack that piece of wood
with a hammer. You'll want to mechanically shock the starter, not bend
it so don't whack it too hard. There's a good chance it will start
while/after whacking it - if it does, there's also a good chance that
the starter needs replacing.

Hope this is of use to you
Remco
 
There is a pretty common problem with these starters, the heavy contacts
INSIDE the solenoid wear out. Cleaning the outside connections won't help. I
have had to replace the contacts in a number of these. If you don't feel up
to disassembling it all and improvising contacts, take off the starter and
take it to an old-fashioned place specializing in repairing starters and
generators/alternators: They still exist in most cities, don't show up
unless you look for them. I think the dealer or other mechanics would most
likely want to replace the starter, $$$$
Bob Wilson
 

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