1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Bryan Henry · Jul 25, 2011

Just get a clicking noise when I try to start. I will start about every 10 turns. Where is the solenoid?? Sounds like its in the box near the air cleaner with the red reset button on it.

Thanks, Bryan

Bt Doctur · Jul 25, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

that would be correct, called a "slave solenoid"

Bryan Henry · Jul 25, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Where is it? Whats it look like? Where do I get the part? Any pics or videos out there on this?

Thanks Doc

Bondo · Jul 25, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Bryan Henry said:
Where is it? Whats it look like? Where do I get the part? Any pics or videos out there on this?

Thanks Doc

Ayuh,.... Try the factory Manuals up in the Adults Only section at the top of this forum,....

Nope, No videos....

Bryan Henry · Jul 25, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

I dont see the Adults only section. Where is it?

Bryan

Bondo · Jul 25, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Bryan Henry said:
I dont see the Adults only section. Where is it?

Bryan

Ayuh,... At the Top of the list that you clicked on to get to this page yer readin'.....

Don S · Jul 25, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Look at this thread, will take you about 10 minutes to find your problem.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167035

Bryan Henry · Jul 26, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

OK, found the slave solenoid here locally. Was getting it all back together and I let the red/purple wire touch the edge of the metal box. Sparks flew. Now no power at all. Where is the fuse I blew???????????????

Thanks, Bryan

Don S · Jul 26, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Look around on the engine, there should be a circuit breaker with a red button. It's a push to reset circuit breaker.

In the future, disconnect the battery when working on the electrical.

Bondo · Jul 26, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Don S said:
Look around on the engine, there should be a circuit breaker with a red button. It's a push to reset circuit breaker.

In the future, disconnect the battery when working on the electrical.

Ayuh,... Could that have blown the Lawyer fuse at the starter,..??

Ya, ALWAYS disconnect the Batteries...

Bryan Henry · Jul 26, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

OK, I took my volt meter and traced it to the 50 amp reset button. BUT cannot push it hard enough to get it to work. I think its fried. I will replace it now.

Thanks, Bryan

45Auto · Jul 26, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

There's another solenoid on the starter that is probably where your problem really lies. All the little slave solenoid on top of the engine that you replaced does is energize the starter solenoid that handles the heavy current.

Don S · Jul 26, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

Bryan Henry said:
OK, I took my volt meter and traced it to the 50 amp reset button. BUT cannot push it hard enough to get it to work. I think its fried. I will replace it now.

Thanks, Bryan

Did you have power TO that circuit breaker? If not try checking what bondo calls the "Lawyer Fuse" designed to protect those that don't read manuals or disconnect battery cables.

There is a square fuse on the starter solenoid that may have blown.
Looks like this.

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Bryan Henry · Jul 27, 2011

Re: 1998 350 mag starter solenoid problem.

OK, I bypassed the red 50amp breaker and she fires right up. I fried the 50amp breaker. Dont see alot of info on people doing that, but thats what is wrong with mine. Found one on Ebay, so got it on the way. Thanks for all the help guys.

Bryan

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