Freightliner Clicking when you press starter button

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  1. Jan 11, 2017 #11
    BigDaddyDave

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    The magneto switch? Yes it was replaced. But there's 2 big studs and 2 smaller nuts. Just don't know which one you're referring to
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2017 #12
    swaan

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    Ok that magneto switch is just a relay.

    Thats fine.

    Now then, there is also a relay on the starter. Get rid of that .
    The small wire that went to the relay on starter now just goes direct to the bigger selinoid.

    Problem solved
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2017 #13
    swaan

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    Is there any way you can snap a pic of your starter.? The wiring?
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2017 #14
    BigDaddyDave

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    IMG_7323.JPG i don't see a relay though, then again I don't know what I'm looking for.
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2017 #15
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    IMG_7324.JPG
     
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  8. Jan 11, 2017 #16
    tony97905

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    Will the engine turn over by hand?
     
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  9. Jan 11, 2017 #17
    BigDaddyDave

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    It's running now. Just sometimes it just clicks and starter won't engage or anything
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2017 #18
    swaan

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    Ok so thats a 42mt not a 39 mt like i thought.
    There is no seperate relay on that model.

    Its probley just a sticky seliniod on starter
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2017 #19
    BigDaddyDave

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    Oh sorry bout that. It's brand new
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2017 #20
    swaan

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    Most guys upgrade to the gear reduction 39mt when putting a new starter on.

    Ive never had much luck with those reman 42mt starters.
     
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