How to Test Your Car's Starter and Solenoid Assembly

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Here is a quick video on how to test a Starter and Solenoid assembly, using just a screwdriver, jumper wires and a 12v battery. Not the most scientific test but its a good DIY test you can perform before you go out and by a replacement starter for your car.
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Комментарии : 346

@tsaphah321 4 года назад

Always clear simple and straight to the point...I feel like I owe this guy some money...keep up the excelent work brother.

@geomod6850 2 года назад

Thank you. These videos are priceless in helping us keep our old vehicles on the road in these difficult times. Much appreciated sir. Good on you.

@mattwoolley 6 лет назад

Best video so far on starters.

@markjohnson7508 3 года назад

Its ok but not accurate. The gear or bendix assy is thrown out by the shaft spinning when motor is powered on and the solenoid is a high current switch and does not operate the bendix assy (gear)

@quessbenniefield6069 Год назад

@@markjohnson7508 😅😂😂😂

@breakingfree7869 4 года назад

Thank you! Love your videos. FYI I am a 56 year old woman, you and others have saved me tons of money. I do what I can myself and have a good idea what a car needs before going to a shop.

@aidanwilkins8281 2 года назад

You just helped me figure out my starter was not broken, the bench start told me my starter was good it was something else, went under my car and found it was a number of things! I really appreciate this 💯 - 1965 VW BUG

@MisterPapaShango 8 лет назад

Simplest and clearest video on starter basics.

@myRatchets 8 лет назад

+papa shango Glad you liked it, thanks.

@anti0918 7 лет назад

This will tell you whether or not the starter *could* work, but not whether it will definitely work. I just had to replace the starter on my car, and it tested fine, but wouldn't work on the car. The explanation I got was that there was no load being placed on the motor, so it was able to spin more freely than it would have on the car, trying to turn the flywheel. I was getting a loud click every time I tried to turn the key. But occasionally the starter would still start up the car. I replaced it with a new (remanufactured) starter a few weeks ago and it has worked fine ever since.

@qamarbakers599 7 лет назад

Ratchets And Wrenches please help My 2009 wrangler got a new battery , oil change everything etc but it doesn't crank . Just a click . Workshop changed the battery again and it started but I'm not satisfied . I think the problem is related to what you explained here . How can I tell ?

@nickfasola5887 5 лет назад

This guy is good; he is knowledgeable, precise and easy to follow, an excellent mechanic !!!

@Pmz604 3 года назад

I picked off a used starter of an old engine..and followed these steps to test starter. Thanks for posting and sharing this knowledge. Saved me time, energy and money.

@Albisriede 2 года назад

Great info, thanks. After installing a new starter almost a year ago AND one of those relay gizmos, the manufacturers of which assure you that it will solve your 'clicking starter problems' I'm back to square 1. The damn Samurai won't start. Took out the starter after seeing this video, to make sure I didn't screw up something during installation. The starter works fine according to above example. Back in the vehicle it went, checked to make sure ground/negative is properly engaged. It is. Checked circuit to battery before attaching positive to positive on solenoid. It reads 12.8 Volts and should be good. Then hooked positive from battery to positive on solenoid body stud and then connected as shown in video above with a direct connection to battery positive. The starter/solenoid engaged okay, tried to turn the engine, but only turned it over half a crank, then gave up like a dead battery. Tried the same with jumpers hooked to my other car, which I know has a good battery. Same result. Very annoying. What could be the real problem? I'm ready to torch that Sammi.

@bobbystubblefield6723 6 лет назад

Just used this video today to help my friend out with his Subaru! Saved him some cash because the starter was still good! Thank You!

@krysontario7175 7 лет назад

Great video - appreciate the introduction to what all the terminals are etc. It was very helpful

@pierrepotgieter7294 Год назад

This is the best video I have watched regarding my starter. Easy and to the point. I waisted a lot of time watching other trash first. Thanks for this great content. 🎉

@willweathers7223 4 года назад

Bro you always have the best and most informative videos. Given in a simple way too. I've just watched a ton of videos that were longer and I received the most out of this 1. Thanks

@auginater4200 3 года назад

One of my favorite automotive Instructors on RU-vid:)

@aussieislandlife3408 3 года назад

Very clear and methodical instructions, just what I needed. Thanks

@chrisroma4201 6 лет назад

Dude great video saved me a trip to auto parts store and stopped my wallet from bleeding .i especial appreciate the remark to clean starter contacts if it don’t work .my Silverado was come and go no start no click .chased all suggested areas in video .tested with multi meter and someone turning key all voltage was correct .removed starter and wouldn’t fire with jump pack .cleaned all posts and it worked again .thanks for great video it helped me greatly .keep the great vids coming

@poon589 3 года назад

Simple and straight to the points. That's my most seeking information. Thank you very much.

@OneEyedWheeler Год назад

I've been a subscriber for years now - you always cover the points I'm wondering about.

@streetrage 7 лет назад

Very accurate, to the point, and informative. Great vid.

@LayZeeDawg 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video. Solenoids can be purchased for anywhere from 15-30 dollars. Most starter failures can be narrowed down to a bad solenoid and crud build up on the shaft causing the pinion to stick.

@TarynMcLean Год назад

Thanks Mate, haven't worked on me own vehicles for a while now. so when the old farm ute starter played up, you were a god sent and had her fixed in a jiffy

@davedeatherage4902 5 лет назад

Thank you for this film. I just recently subscribed to you're channel, you've helped me this starter- solenoid problem, and I learned from you to check my relays from you're great video's. I'm just learning DIY'er. Thank you again, I've been at this learning 2&1/2 year's now, still a beginner, can't afford to pay others to do work, so learning to do work myself. 😊👍thanks again sir.

@yaniraleiva6314 3 года назад

Thank you friend, for showing the way to test a starter and selenoid, I like the way you explain the troubles or symptoms.

@marcusdoolette1547 9 лет назад

Thanks man. I like the way you keep it simple and make it look easy. Really clear info on something I've been wondering about for ages. Really enjoying your vids. Very helpful. Keep it up. Your channel is one of my better RU-vid subsciptions. Cheers.

@myRatchets 9 лет назад

Marcus Doolette Nice, glad you like the channel. Stay tuned for more video's. Cheers

@antonmoric1469 2 года назад

Excellent clear yet quick explanation and demonstration. Thanks!

@benbabajide7027 4 года назад

Thanks for all your videos. I was able to diagnose no crank no start issue. I narrowed is down to the starter, ordered a new one and replaced it. My car is back on the road. 👍🕺🏾💃🕺🏾

@killerMILLER117 6 лет назад

Very quick and professional. Thanks!

@browill9 6 лет назад

Wow! You saved my day brother. I love the way you explain things.

@annalexander8752 4 года назад

I feel the same way. I love the way this was explained.

@lukem8420 9 месяцев назад

I watch all your videos, you are the best youtube mechanic, by far.

@ricardosom7766 Год назад

Great video and clear explanation.. I took motor off, took it to auto parts store and they told me it’s no good. But now I wanna test myself as second opinion and learning purposes. Thank you for your help.

@polosavage1 2 года назад

Sweet simple and to the point with clear explanation and visual

@lebodger4524 6 лет назад

Thankyou young man, just saved me buying a new starter.

@Gman4633 5 месяцев назад

Thank you. Wanted to prove where the fault was as I’ve had a number of electrical related issues and didn’t want to spend out unnecessarily. Took me 10 mins to get the starter off and test to find the solenoid was faulty. Thank you.

@mariop3519 5 лет назад

OOOKaaay, thanks for doing this video. I went to the Local Auto Zone and one person said it was not working properly after testing, then went local Advance Auto parts and one said it was spinning but the plunger not engaging. Then went to another AZ and it said it was dead , now mind you this was the first place I wen to, so I went back again and they again said it's dead. So I saw your video hooked it up and it works flawlessly! The motor engages, the plunger engages perfect... I normally like the AZ and Advance places but because of your video I was able to verify the starter is working as needed and did not get poked in the eye to the tune of a $180 for a new one.. Thanks Man, just like when you did you're 1.8T timing chain Vid, you saved the day.

@mrobvious5892 3 года назад

@keep it simple. At the end you said that you hooked it up and the starter was working fine. Why did you take the starter off the car in the first place if there was nothing wrong with it????

@craigmellor4632 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. The explanation of possible outcomes too and how to try to make them right. It was very much appreciated!

@darrylwebb3625 Год назад

Thanks. Great straightforward advice. It's helped me prove my starter is faulty.

@Dick123abc 5 лет назад

Hey thanks for putting this one out there; now I understand just what I need to do.

@tomcoram6614 2 месяца назад

Great video. Very clear and concise. Well done!

@snakedike 2 года назад

First video I watched was useless. This one was perfect. Thankyou.

@DaRedFox1 7 лет назад

Fantastic video, straight forward and informative.

@markhemann5998 4 года назад

Nice job making it fast and simple!👊

@magn0rm 10 месяцев назад

straight to thw point and well explained. no going around unnecessary crap talk! thanks! subscribed!

@CarlRMauri 2 года назад

I agree with the two individuals below!! TOTALLY UNDERSTANDABLE AND PROFESSIONAL thank you!

@dhh488 6 лет назад

Great video, short and to the point.

@sermetshabani9175 5 лет назад

Very good video. Easy to understand and follow. Thank you

@tspirit99 5 лет назад

Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!! my starter motor is shooting out the pin but won't spin. You've answered in detail, thank you.

@urankjj 7 лет назад

Excellent, many thanks, from my starter to yours.....

@luttonmaniot9640 4 года назад

Clear and simple information. Thanks

@curiosity2314 9 лет назад

Excellent video on starters!

@myRatchets 9 лет назад

Curiosity Thanks, glad to hear you liked it.

@Evdath 4 года назад

Thank you so much for posting this!

@blix8787 7 лет назад

thanks for the video. it helped me to determine if my starter was bad or not. which in this case it wasnt. save a few dollars.

@grob011 8 лет назад

Ace video. Super clear.

@lorencing Год назад

Excellent demo, thank you.

@niceguyed9747 6 лет назад

Terrific video... nice description of how to test starter and solenoid (which was bad). Thanks

@Freo2024 Год назад

Thanks. Very easy to follow

@Crusaderglenn 5 лет назад

Thank you for the video.I managed to diagnose my faulty starter on my olds alero.

@JonesVideosTV 7 лет назад

simple fast great video

@katykab00m 8 месяцев назад

Super helpful! Thank you!

@ronclaros 4 года назад

What a great job explaining! You are gifted, man! Keep doing this.. for the sake of humanity! :-)

@deeznuttz9947 2 года назад

Very straight forward informative and helpful thank you bro

@joeyxsolo 4 года назад

Very good job, man!

@spoonman73 8 лет назад

Your videos are awesome man. Very thorough and detailed.

@HUFF-N-PUFF-2024 Год назад

AWESOME VIDEO!!

@xHustleHaRdx 3 года назад

Thank you so much for teaching me that. I appreciate your hard work

@morpheus232001 7 лет назад

This help me today! Thanks R & W!

@mitchfarrell3982 Год назад

Love it. Thankyou ! Saved me lots of Time

@cormacsheedy3522 4 года назад

A simple well done video great work

@uzayruzumaki7843 Год назад

Wow good video on explaining where the problem originates

@goodfellowsgarage 9 лет назад

Very thorough and concise explanation --

@myRatchets 9 лет назад

goodfellowsgarage Glad you liked it, thanks for commenting. cheers

@smileyfog Год назад

Thanks a million for this video!! You got a new subscriber! 😁

@danbelanger4095 Год назад

Explained clearly, thanks

@user-tb2fh2tx3q 2 месяца назад

Great job, keep it up.

@qamarbakers599 7 лет назад

Excellent video . Thank you

@crillin570 3 года назад

This testing might not work sometimes. I just replaced a started that works when tested like this but does not work when in the car. I was worried and thought the engine might have seized. Luckily the car started fine with a new starter.

@ianirwin1237 Год назад

I would say your switching voltage from ignition is faulty

@dinkerz Год назад

I’m having the same problem. The mechanic said it might be a sticky solenoid, so to just replace the whole starter.

@joelh3030 3 месяца назад

Needs a connection inspection and/or cleaning. Starter cant work without good connection and proper ground

@Ruckster20 6 лет назад

Good video man!

@rickliles2460 Год назад

LIke the straight to the point method you use

@billydo5376 Год назад

It’s very good video to test the stater and thank you for uploading this video

@florimbaj 3 месяца назад

This is a fantastic video Man I had a problem with my 2013 pilot no start ne crank and I took out the starter and tested the same way as you it did nothing at first but I saw that ground wire on the starter was barely so I made my attached so I made my own ground wire and put it in there and it worked out the starter back on the car and it saved me 700$ for the starter thank you for the great video I appreciate..

@chrisheard1701 2 года назад

Great video. Subscribed

@emilaznar526 3 года назад

Thanks. Good video. Easy to follow

@chrpchr1christodoulou476 3 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you.

@Jubaadisara Год назад

Thanks, this helped me to understand why my 1994 Cadillac DeVille may not be starting.

@VSLComputers 7 лет назад

Very informative!

@KenClements 5 лет назад

Great info video... short sweet and to the point.

@DirtySouthcooking 5 лет назад

Thanks bro your video was very helpful

@HowtoMakeThings 3 года назад

Great video.

@waltham1654 Год назад

Very well done saved me a lot of time. Peace

@jafarrahman2069 6 лет назад

Best video and it really helped me thanks for the upload man ur the best😇

@pioneerdroneservices2909 6 месяцев назад

Hey bud that was a really good video appreciate the info

@jrhanco1953 5 лет назад

Thank you this is very helpful

@netprowler61 Год назад

Thank you for explaining. Appreciate your info very much 🙏

@sharksab8305 4 года назад

Great video thanks man

@norokelt 6 лет назад

good video man, thanks

@brownkiddy77 Год назад

Great video

@flyingcat2054 6 лет назад

Great info!

@STILIE95 10 месяцев назад

Thanks❤ my kubota started right on using a screwdriver right in the starters plus and plus🙏🙏

@petersheridan6638 5 лет назад

Good informative and easy to do. Peter Sheridan

@lungilempati5265 6 лет назад

Superb video, nice and short

@donpeer9917 7 лет назад

Thanks a million! No start this morning on my 2004 GC. Recently had the starter replaced so I'm thinking fuse. Watched your video, looked at the starter from the topside, and saw the solenoid ignition wire was hanging free. How did that happen? Anyway, reconnect the wire and we're good! Started right up! Can't thank you enough!