[gldavison]

I just put my old solenoid back on the bike and this gave me power at the accessories/light/fan through the turning of the ignition key. Hope I am back on track and just picked up a used solenoid that is junk. Time to take it back tomorrow. Thanks for your help. I will keep you posted. Thanks Don.
Greg

 

[roscoepc]

In case yer wondering I STILL want pic's of those selinoids.... :grin:

 

[gldavison]

Went back to shop and got new solenoid. I continue to receive power at ignintion which is good but I get nothing passing through solenoid. 30 amp fuse on solenoid does show power passing through it.
Here is a picture of the solenoid that I have on my bike, not actual but looks identical.
Thanks,
Greg

 

[DaveO430]

Some aftermarket solenoids are wired differently from the original so even if the connector fits it will not work unless you rewire it.

 

[wingsam41]

It is my understanding that a relay has no movable core or plunger but a solenoid does...
Just sayin...

 

[Ansimp]

It is my understanding that a relay has no movable core or plunger but a solenoid does...
Just sayin...

Same principal just on a smaller scale, still uses an electro magnetic coil to activate the closing of contacts.

 

[glhonda]

Once more.
Get your ohmmeter. The operating coil of the solenoid will have a specific resistance. Generally around 20-40 ohms. The two spade terminals that show continuity WITH a resistance value are the leads for the starter switch and ground. Y/R. G/R

 

[gldavison]

Thanks for your help again guys. I must reinterate that I am not good with electronics on low volt systems. I do have a tester but do not understand it all that well. I understand Ohms are resistance and not good right? I can check for voltage easy enough though.
My understanding is that the Yellow/red wire runs to the start button and the green/red is the ground. ??
So in my mind the y/r wire caries voltage to start button and the G/R wire must be bringing power back to solenoid and delivers it to the starter terminal???? Am I correct in my thinking?
Thanks
Greg

 

[glhonda]

No. When the key is on, and the starter button is pushed, you get power on the y/r from the starter button. The g/r finds ground.