2012 exmark quest will not start. battery is strong. I cleaned all terminals on battery and on solenoid. When I turn the key I get a strong click coming directly from the solenoid. I tried to cross the posts on the solenoid but it does not spark or turn the starter, As if there is no electricity coming from one post to the other. I do not have an amp meter but I do have a multi-tester. I get 12 volts from battery to post on battery side of the solenoid. I get 12 volts from solenoid on starter side when the key is turned. I am not a real mechanic. I know just enough to get me in trouble. but good enough to follow directions and fix it when I know exactly what is wrong. Please help
exmark quest solinoid question
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Sounds like the stater is dead.
Take a jumper from the battery + lead around and touch it to the + terminal on the starter.
If their is no flash and the starter does not turn, it is shop and time for either a new starter of get it repaired at least.
So try that and get back to us.
Sounds like the stater is dead.
Take a jumper from the battery + lead around and touch it to the + terminal on the starter.
If their is no flash and the starter does not turn, it is shop and time for either a new starter of get it repaired at least.
So try that and get back to us.
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Because of the time difference.
You are making zzzzzzzzz while I am reading the forum over breakfast coffee.
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OK.
So the starter spun when jumped but the the engine did not start ?
Please be careful with your language as the words you use are the only information we get.
Cranking = spinning
Thus we are now confused as to what you are rying to tell us.
If you are saying that the starter spun when jumped but still did not when key was turned on then it is new solenoid time
If you are saying that the starter spun when jumped but the engine would not fire when you turned the ignition on that is a bit different.
I am going dwn ino the workshop now so Blaz can have a go till I come back up because I have to go :laughing:
Sorry. Let me clear this up. The wire jumper made the starter spin strongly. I did it again with the key on. The starter spun strong but the engine did not fire.
I hope that made it more clear and thank you for the help thus far
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Gees look at this we have a real time world network, just like the computer geeks.
Crank the engine and check for a spark if there was none .
Now pull off the engine cover and find the thin black wire attached to the ignition coils.
Follow this back and if it goes to a single plug near the starter unplug it.
Crank the engine and check for a spark again.
Make sure all controls are in the correct position for running.
On the solenoid check for 12V at the small control wire.
Let Blaz know what your find, I am going to work in the plantation.
Crank the engine and check for a spark if there was none .
Now pull off the engine cover and find the thin black wire attached to the ignition coils.
Follow this back and if it goes to a single plug near the starter unplug it.
Crank the engine and check for a spark again.
Make sure all controls are in the correct position for running.
On the solenoid check for 12V at the small control wire.
Let Blaz know what your find, I am going to work in the plantation.