solenoid TE20

[trac]

The starter solenoid when i engage shift lever in S start gear it stopped working for 2 or more weeks thinking i needed a new one but today i mistakenly hit the S gear and works perfectly. I had bin using a screw driver on the two post to get her to start but maybe the cable connectings needed to be cleaned? Lesson # one clean all electrical mating places before assuming it's junk.

 

[john[mo]]

you may need to adjust the switch. it moves forward and backwards after loosening the screws then retighten. also my te20 shifter has a position over to the right that moves forward but does not engage the switch. sometimes i forget then find i moved it too far over to the right.

 

[John UK]

Some of these safety switches can be taken apart and you can clean the contacts, as they do burn over a period of time. If you slacken off the 4 screws that hold the switch to the top of the Clutch housing you can get a bit more contact in the switch. If you remove the Switch you can elongate the mounting holes slightly and get even more adjustment....John

 

[trac]

Thanks guys the next time it gives me trouble i will look into that