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starting issue

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by cumminsISB, May 3, 2014.

  1. May 3, 2014 #1
    cumminsISB

    cumminsISB Light Load Member

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    2005 w900l cat c15 acert. I have read several post on the issue and still confused. Sometimes when I try to start it starts fine. other times it clicks a couple times then starts. Today however it has refused to start until a few minutes ago when I went and tried it again. I also noticed earlier the solenoid was very hot and there was a funny noise coming from the battery box area. I don't think it is the starter because it sounds/works fine. Not so sure about the solenoid, and the relay I have read about. Where would this be located on my truck?
     
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  3. May 3, 2014 #2
    KWmech

    KWmech Light Load Member

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    Check to see if you have power on the signal wire to the solenoid on the starter. If you do then you need a starter, if not then it is either the starter relay, located either in the battery box or on the firewall, or a bad key switch.
     
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  4. May 3, 2014 #3
    zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    you need a starter asap
     
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  5. May 3, 2014 #4
    zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    $275 remain with core exchange,it took me two hrs to swap mine last week.
     
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  7. May 3, 2014 #5
    cumminsISB

    cumminsISB Light Load Member

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    which one is the signal wire?
     
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  8. May 3, 2014 #6
    KWmech

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    smallest wire on the starter that does not go to the main positive or ground studs. Should only have power while key is turned to the start position.
     
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  9. May 3, 2014 #7
    cumminsISB

    cumminsISB Light Load Member

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    will check tomorrow if time permits. thank you.
     
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