dandareeggnog Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 My 1986 Volvo 240 failed to start yesterday. The starter just clicked. I began the engine, drove it home, and replaced the starter with a new one. It just resonates! I find this incomprehensible. The solenoid activates upon receiving electricity from the ignition key. What other requirements does it have? Perplexed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeonySilver Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 There may be a loose wire, resulting in insufficient power to the starter. Is your battery just defective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandareeggnog Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 Thank you for your answer,PeonySilver I have replaced the most dubious cables. The battery is functioning well, and I also used jumper wires to rule out any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybx Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 The replacement starter may also be defective. It occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KixBulwark Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Attempt to provide +12 volts straight to the starter; if it engages, the problem is likely located between the ignition key and the relay. If it fails to rotate, the problem lies in the starter. The cooling fan relay and the starter relay are identical components. Swapping them reveals the fault if your fan ceases operation while your starter activates, since a clicking relay does not guarantee functionality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstki Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Typically, a clicking solenoid indicates insufficient strength to engage the starting gear with the flywheel. This also involves establishing a connection between the +12V cable from the battery and the starting motor. If the solenoid is malfunctioning, it may either be receiving insufficient electricity or be defective. If insufficient voltage is present, a problem exists inside the ignition system. Transition to the solenoid. Have you conducted a bench test on both the new and old starters to verify their functionality? The issue may lie in the flywheel, preventing the starter gear from engaging, hence inhibiting the high voltage in the starter from making contact. You may either hotwire the starter or remove it for bench testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandareeggnog Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 Attempted your suggestion on the direct application of 12V. It does not alter the symptoms. Only clicks persist. The old starter functioned on the bench, although it failed to operate in the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandareeggnog Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 I concur with your assessment on the flywheel. I tested my old starter outside by extending the cables connected to it. It functioned outside, but not within! I am currently not inclined to alter the flywheel. Are there other solutions to this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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