Starter Solenoid wiring

SAMATT · Oct 26, 2009

Hello everyone,

Could anyone offer some advice for the wiring for the spade connector to the starter motor, the one for the solenoid.

I have noticed that the plastic wire sheath has split in a couple of areas and I am sure this is causing some problems when trying to start, I have found that these splits plays up with the starting. I think this causes sometimes the starter motor not engaging the flywheel properly due to the bad connections.

I cannot find the amp rating of the wire, i take it, that it gets 12v from the battery but I am not sure what wire to use as a replacement and would it be possible to use a block connector from the good part of the wire and use a replacement wire to the starter itself?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Matt

fanatic · Oct 26, 2009

lucar crimp conector (female and you want a set of ratchet crimpers) screwfix/machine mart)
most likely yellow not blue to fit terminal
if you wanted to extend the wire then a butt splice crimp also

all available at motor factors

Datatek · Oct 27, 2009

SAMATT said:
Hello everyone,

Could anyone offer some advice for the wiring for the spade connector to the starter motor, the one for the solenoid.

I have noticed that the plastic wire sheath has split in a couple of areas and I am sure this is causing some problems when trying to start, I have found that these splits plays up with the starting. I think this causes sometimes the starter motor not engaging the flywheel properly due to the bad connections.

I cannot find the amp rating of the wire, i take it, that it gets 12v from the battery but I am not sure what wire to use as a replacement and would it be possible to use a block connector from the good part of the wire and use a replacement wire to the starter itself?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Matt

Use the same size wire as the original, or larger. you could use a solder joint instead of a crimp joint if you find that easier. Protect the joint with heat shrink sleeving glue lined for preference

The 12 volts comes from the ignition key when turned to position 3, probably via some electrofrickery such as the BECM as it's a Rangie

Would have to look at RAVE to be sure.

SAMATT · Oct 27, 2009

Thank you for your replies,

I like your idea Datatek, thats what I will do and probably use a slightly thicker wire too with some heat shrink sleeving.

Many thanks for your help, it is much appreciated.

Matt

Starter Solenoid wiring

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