classicnut
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Hello
Starter turns over engine but wants to re-engage when running.
Trying to establish if wiring, solenoid or starter fault.
I understand system is simple- current from battery to seperate solenoid which is activated by current from ignition switch ( when switched on ) to send current to starter which is earthed to complete circuit.
what I don’t understand is why I’m getting continuity between the two main solenoid terminals when the battery is disconnected and ignition off. Surely this would indicate that that solenoid is permanently on ??
I get the same conductivity with another car but that works fine.
I can only assume that my thinking is flawed and wonder if someone could put bye straight on this and perhaps heop guide me to finding the fault
Starter turns over engine but wants to re-engage when running.
Trying to establish if wiring, solenoid or starter fault.
I understand system is simple- current from battery to seperate solenoid which is activated by current from ignition switch ( when switched on ) to send current to starter which is earthed to complete circuit.
what I don’t understand is why I’m getting continuity between the two main solenoid terminals when the battery is disconnected and ignition off. Surely this would indicate that that solenoid is permanently on ??
I get the same conductivity with another car but that works fine.
I can only assume that my thinking is flawed and wonder if someone could put bye straight on this and perhaps heop guide me to finding the fault