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Starter Solenoid – Product Overview

🔹 Function & Purpose:

A starter solenoid is a critical relay component in a vehicle’s starting system. It acts as a high-power switch, transmitting battery current to the starter motor when the ignition key is turned.

🔹 Key Features:

 High-Amperage Switching – Handles heavy current loads (typically 200-500A+) to engage the starter.
 Durable Construction – Resists heat, vibration, and corrosion for long-term reliability.
 Compact Design – Often integrated with the starter motor or mounted separately.


🔹 Common Applications:

  • Automotive: Cars, trucks, SUVs

  • Heavy Equipment: Tractors, excavators, bulldozers

  • Marine: Boat engines

  • Industrial Machinery: Generators, forklifts


🔹 Symptoms of a Faulty Solenoid:

⚠️ Clicking noise but no engine crank
⚠️ Starter spins but doesn’t engage the flywheel
⚠️ Intermittent starting issues
⚠️ Burnt or corroded terminals


🔹 Replacement Tips:

  1. Disconnect the battery before installation.

  2. Check wiring connections for corrosion/looseness.

  3. Test voltage at the solenoid terminals (typically 12V/24V).

  4. Verify compatibility with your starter model.

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