This message is a reply to an archived post by Dale in WV on February 01, 2011 at 16:31:07.
The original subject was "Re: 165 wont start, just makes a click".
Thank you so much for this info. My MF165 began having trouble starting. Solenoid clicking. Why it would finally turn over sometimes, I don't know. Then it would not start. Boosting did not work.
Followed advice of battery check, cleaning/changing connections, jumped the solenoid between the two contacts on it but I did not like the sparks. Did not work, anyway. Tried the jumper from positive battery to starter nub. BINGO!
I read somewhere that even if the solenoid clicks does not necessarily mean it is still good and therefore a starter problem. I did notice that the clicking sound from the solenoid did change after repeatedly turning the ignition key. I could feel the clank through the body of the tractor.
Much rather change a solenoid than a starter.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice!
The original subject was "Re: 165 wont start, just makes a click".
Thank you so much for this info. My MF165 began having trouble starting. Solenoid clicking. Why it would finally turn over sometimes, I don't know. Then it would not start. Boosting did not work.
Followed advice of battery check, cleaning/changing connections, jumped the solenoid between the two contacts on it but I did not like the sparks. Did not work, anyway. Tried the jumper from positive battery to starter nub. BINGO!
I read somewhere that even if the solenoid clicks does not necessarily mean it is still good and therefore a starter problem. I did notice that the clicking sound from the solenoid did change after repeatedly turning the ignition key. I could feel the clank through the body of the tractor.
Much rather change a solenoid than a starter.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice!
