Hi:
I have problems with my Ford 2000 SU, diesel. When turning the key, I sometimes hear rapid (multiple times per second) clicks. I can't place where that comes from. I sometimes hear one click that sounds
like the solenoid engaging, but nothing else.
I took the battery to a couple of shops and had them load test the battery. Both places said it was fine.
I'm pretty sure I have the 5" starter.
Two questions:
1) Any idea where I should start looking for the issue?
2) Is there any way to "hotwire" and bypass the solenoid to try and turn over the motor so that I can get it running for today and finish my project before the rains come in? The pos cable is hooked to the
solenoid, and the neg cable is hooked to the starter, and I can't figure out any way to get starter current directly into the starter motor, without going through the solenoid.
Much appreciated.
I have problems with my Ford 2000 SU, diesel. When turning the key, I sometimes hear rapid (multiple times per second) clicks. I can't place where that comes from. I sometimes hear one click that sounds
like the solenoid engaging, but nothing else.
I took the battery to a couple of shops and had them load test the battery. Both places said it was fine.
I'm pretty sure I have the 5" starter.
Two questions:
1) Any idea where I should start looking for the issue?
2) Is there any way to "hotwire" and bypass the solenoid to try and turn over the motor so that I can get it running for today and finish my project before the rains come in? The pos cable is hooked to the
solenoid, and the neg cable is hooked to the starter, and I can't figure out any way to get starter current directly into the starter motor, without going through the solenoid.
Much appreciated.