Ok...this is the third time that I've had problems with starting my M1009. Previous times, I was able to fix it but this time I am perplexed and just about ready to call it names like %$#@*&^^%%@$@$!!!!!.
Here's the scenario:
I had slow starting a couple days in a row, signs of weak batteries. Finally, on the third day it barely cranked over and then wouldn't crank at all. It wouldn't take a jump. The positive terminal on the front battery was corroded so I cleaned it up and it still wouldn't crank. I had the batteries checked and they weren't providing enough cranking power so I replaced both of them. Now I just get a click when I turn the key.
Ok...so I checked the starter. It turns out the solenoid had a problem. New solenoid and still just a click when I turn the key.
Next step: starter relay. I pulled it and jumped the red and purple wires. Still just a click. Checked all fuses (including ignition) and fusible links. Everything is ok.
I have 24 volts to the starter and the starter relay (red wires). I have 24 volts exiting the relay on the purple wire. I forgot to check the purple/white wire for voltage (that should be 12 volts with the key in the start position?)
Glow plug relay works just fine too.
How do I test the igntion? Does the rod on the steering column move much when the key is turned? How do I bypass the ignition to see if it is bad?
Everything seems to be fine but I am totally at a loss. It's really aggrevating.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Here's the scenario:
I had slow starting a couple days in a row, signs of weak batteries. Finally, on the third day it barely cranked over and then wouldn't crank at all. It wouldn't take a jump. The positive terminal on the front battery was corroded so I cleaned it up and it still wouldn't crank. I had the batteries checked and they weren't providing enough cranking power so I replaced both of them. Now I just get a click when I turn the key.
Ok...so I checked the starter. It turns out the solenoid had a problem. New solenoid and still just a click when I turn the key.
Next step: starter relay. I pulled it and jumped the red and purple wires. Still just a click. Checked all fuses (including ignition) and fusible links. Everything is ok.
I have 24 volts to the starter and the starter relay (red wires). I have 24 volts exiting the relay on the purple wire. I forgot to check the purple/white wire for voltage (that should be 12 volts with the key in the start position?)
Glow plug relay works just fine too.
How do I test the igntion? Does the rod on the steering column move much when the key is turned? How do I bypass the ignition to see if it is bad?
Everything seems to be fine but I am totally at a loss. It's really aggrevating.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.