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Lkitchens · 02-10-2022, 10:04 PM

I'm having trouble with the 3-post solenoid on my 1930 coupe. I can push the button on the bottom of the solenoid and start the car. But when i use the push button I've installed in the cab, the solenoid makes a rapid clicking sound and doesn't supply full power to the starter.

I've tried 3 different solenoids. The solenoid is mounted to the car body. I've tried to jump a wire from the solenoid bracket back to the ground on the battery to make sure i had a good ground. I'm using 10ga wire from the battery post on the solenoid to the push button and back to the small terminal on the solenoid. i've also used smaller gauge wire, same result. I have a 6 volt positive ground system. The solenoids are rated for 6 volt, at least one purchased directly from Snyder's.

Any suggestions?

02-10-2022, 10:04 PM	#1
Lkitchens Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Vestavia Hills, AL Posts: 11	Push button starter I'm having trouble with the 3-post solenoid on my 1930 coupe. I can push the button on the bottom of the solenoid and start the car. But when i use the push button I've installed in the cab, the solenoid makes a rapid clicking sound and doesn't supply full power to the starter. I've tried 3 different solenoids. The solenoid is mounted to the car body. I've tried to jump a wire from the solenoid bracket back to the ground on the battery to make sure i had a good ground. I'm using 10ga wire from the battery post on the solenoid to the push button and back to the small terminal on the solenoid. i've also used smaller gauge wire, same result. I have a 6 volt positive ground system. The solenoids are rated for 6 volt, at least one purchased directly from Snyder's. Any suggestions?