How to Test an ATV Solenoid!

Step by Step!
In today's video, I'm going to be showing you how to test a solenoid.
This is the proper way to test any kind of solenoid, whether they are 3 or 4 prong solenoids.
For these tests, you'll need a Multimeter, a 12v source (I used a bettery booster) and some extra "leads" or multimeter cables come in handy!
Follow the steps in the video, and with a working solenoid, you should hear it click.
Just remember, even though you may hear it click, doesn't mean it's working as it should! So always do the 2nd test I show you, to test for continuity between the 2 terminals.
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[@richardmccarthy3066]

Great info! Thanks for saving me some money!

[@larryclements1284]

Good explanation

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One of the best instructional videos I've seen by far. The instructor is very knowledgeable and wastes no time explaining step by step how things work and what to expect. Ty

[@brouillacblues]

Great video - working on a friends Quad thats been stored for 4 years and your video cracked it for me! Easy to follow and saved a load of hassle.

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[@tonyaahuna9996]

I know very little about working on motors, this video explained everything in a way that I was able to diagnose problems with my ATV. Thanks!!

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[@angelsantiago7080]

@@EliminatorPerformance great video .my atv goes on when I jump it .but when I dont it makes a clicking sound when i try to turn it on any advice you can help me with ?

[@ryanfowler7351]

@@angelsantiago7080 same here, usually I would think it’s my battery but since I got a brand new battery two days ago I refuse to believe my battery is bad

[@OddOLeary]

I learned a lot brother thank you...and I've been a mechanic for years you simplified it for me

[@niconine268]

Top, clear, concise no BS tut bud. Thankyou. You crushed it

[@dfields9511]

Great vid I have a shift lock solenoid problem on my 19 year old car. This helps me understand how solenoids work. For now I use use a flat head screw driver to over ride the shift lock. To get it out of park.

[@DanbyDoo]

Excellent explanation of how to trouble shoot starting problems and how the components work. Thumbs up !

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@TelcomSupplier]

Great video..You killed it...Very informative and thorough. For example, When you were getting ready to check continuity...You showed which symbol was the symbol for continuity. You obviously know that many people that have multimeters would not have a clue which setting is for continuity and they have it just for a battery tester.. Again, Great Video and thanks.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Chris!

[@raycrothers7843]

Very informative video mate, you just saved me $119AU on buying a replacement Solenoid. I did all the tests in your video, it wasn't clicking when applying power but after a few gentle taps on the Solenoid it freed up the mechanism and begun to work. I re-installed it on my TRX300 and it started first kick. I understand that maybe the Solenoid maybe on it's way out hence the reason it failed for the first time. Thanks heaps for your great video!

[@quieromicubita]

Wow a whole master's on solenoid. Thanks a bunch. Mine is giving me problems. I'll do everything explained here!

[@zachpeterson5311]

Simplicity. Perfect man, thanks. This is why I believed KZbin existed

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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Very informative, straight to the point and very clear presentation. Thank you! Your knowledge and cleverness are very much appreciated.

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[@Smalltechguy]

I like your videos. You explain very well and to the point and your having continuation videos as well.

[@thomaschandler4831]

Hello brother it is ( Sept 6th 2020 ) and I used your video instructions to test and eliminate the starter solenoid.... thank you for such a great video ... my battery and solenoid is good ... after a full test I was able to ohm test it ( 0.2 ) and test the magnet ... open and closed clicking noise present .... I cross jumped the solenoid positive to starter and it turned over .... I have a bad ignition 😁🏆🍻 thank you so much

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[@brettwilletts]

Great video! Really good information and not making it over complicated. Great work. Please do more ATV videos of servicing, repairs and problem solving.

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[@thomaschandler4831]

Good day brother.... it's Aug 27 th 2020 and I just found your video... it was awesome! Best how to test solenoid video I've seen !🏆😁 you just saved me a boat load of money ... I'm now subscribed to your channel .... thank you Brother 😁☕☕

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[@kennethgrimes5494]

Thank you for all your knowledge easy to understand you for us who are mechanically inclined but are nee to these Chinese atvs , thank you.

[@akeemmoore4352]

thanks for explaining how the solenoid works. now it makes sence when i see ppl use a screwdriver and they touch both leads for testing purposes

[@titanbell6053]

Akeem Moore LoL was waiting to see this comment, been working on brothers 300 arctic cat and crossed this connection a lot yesterday, testing the start switch and the on/off switch, now at the point of eliminating them both and installing a push button to avoid/fix the issue

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Very helpful and easy to understand!! Bravo. Great video.....

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What a great video!!!! Excellent job.

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omg dude i from poland nobady told my about this what did u show me! very thx u ! bless!

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all ready done! :)

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[@cocoamirage]

Very well explained.Thank You. I have on but never touch it.

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[@jhonng694]

Iv been serching for this video all over the interner omg i found it i have a solenoid just like that one but for a motorcycle to bad im at work but sure ima test it wen i get home THANKS !!!

[@samuelcline3557]

How to hook up a wire harness on a sport Trac 90

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[@karlgroom6240]

Great work.

[@acadiangrower9113]

Thanks for the video. Can’t wait the finally fix the bike. Great work and well explained. Need to buy a volt meter and a battery source and wish me luck. Will be watching more. Can’t wait to learn.

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[@user-zx9wg6nw4x]

Thank you so much, I'M from Romania and i think i have this problem , when i connect the 2ND cables to a batery 12V it clicks but i think the 2Nd bolts have corrosion like you sayed bcs i let my motorcycle alot of times in rain.

[@sirpinalot]

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[@Random.Adventures.]

perfect vid thanks will try this trouble shoot

[@andrewwoodward6560]

This is really good stuff! Thanks!

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[@galaxywolf2112]

Wow I figured that out at the track and it happened to me well I'm in luck I had a screwdriver with me to get it back on and I have a extra on my mom's broken atv that had the Stock part but I have a entire different coil pack that is not stock.

[@flyboycpa]

I have one of the 110cc Chinese go-karts. It previously ran just fine but we let the battery go dead (really dead!) and allowed the kart to sit for a couple of years (under an ATV cover) outside. I just installed a new 12v battery and when I turn on the key (first notch, for electrical) I don't get any indication of power. Obviously, moving the key beyond that to the sping-loaded start position, still nothing happens. Honestly, I can't remember from the past when turning the key to the first position (electrical on) whether the solenoid would normally click, or not. Not sure if it's supposed to. Either way, it doesn't. When I jump the solenoid between the two posts, it turns the starter over directly off the battery (still no electrical shown on the dash). Does that sound like the solenoid? Your videos are great! I have subsicribed!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I would recommend taking a jumper cable, and hooking the Ground on the Battery to the Frame of the Cart. You could just have a bad ground!

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[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@michaelanderson2873]

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[@brewsterly2927]

Great video thumb up! Did you do a follow up on why still dead? As my quad is the same. Was thinking a foul neutral or reverse connection.

[@miklooo8080]

Thanks for the video but have a question? my relay clicks when it is in the motorcycle and i press the start button but not when i did as you showed in the video why?

[@chrisssmallengines3456]

Good video, check the battery hook up leads again, to the battery ,to me it looked like you had two leads which are both positive leads, check to see if you can find another ground wire.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

There's 2 Positive and 1 ground, turned out to be a bad ground! Going to post a 3rd vid in a couple weeks on how to diagnose a bad ground! This little machine was good for about 3 or 4 vids lol

[@juditholiveira2335]

Very wel done thanks

[@MurrayEstes]

Thanks :)

[@joshhowell5784]

Very awesome walk through. Thank you ! Did you ever get it working?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks! The starter gear on the inside of the engine was spinning freely and wouldn't allow the electric starter to turn over the engine, basically my customer just ended up kick starting this machine!

[@julianr6220]

i have BAROSSA QUAD BIKE 250 cc cheetah 2004 got brake lights when key is switch on but when i switch key to put lights on and when lights are on i have no brake lighs? Any idea's what could cause this?

[@s2perman]

Excellent

[@jacobthompson8078]

I got a 2 prong starter solenoid. How do u ground the wire to the solenoid itself? Since theirs no spot for it?

[@TheBodysculper]

Great video. I have a 2000 Polaris 425 and sometimes I hear that clicking. I usually just need to toggle back and forth with the kill switch and it starts. This may just be a coincidence . I don't think my hand break needs to be engaged to start the engine. If I hear that clicking can I rule out the kill switch?

[@paulbrookshire6486]

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[@Martyimgay]

My 150cc got kart 2 wires to the starter solenoid are hot. I’ve already replaced the solenoid 3 times so I don’t think that’s it. The 2 wires stay hot the whole time it’s running. It will start and run but I have to hit start it because when I turn the key it only clicks. So after a hot start I’m golden I just unplug the starter solenoid and I’m good and wires aren’t hot anymore.

[@Chadman03elantra]

My Bayou 250 solenoid is different than these. It has six terminals and a 20amp fuse that also plugs into the solenoid. Two terminals are the big ones and then there are four small male blade terminals that a coupler from the quad plugs into. Wasn't sure how to test it. I'm sure it's bad because no click or anything when I hook it up. I have another and it clicks when the start button is pressed but starter mostly will not crank. Tapping the starter while holding the starter button gets it cranking, so I am going to replace starter.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

It could be a bad ground on your starter! Check this video out before you purchase another starter: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bMomqPnNt4rKc Best of luck Chad!

[@williamisaac6475]

Waited a couple of months to get the solenoid?? Damn!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yeah from China for like $10 can't beat it, they cost like $30 here lol China Post sucks sometimes!

[@ghostperformance7868]

My solenoid engages sometimes could it be a corroded wire? I also have no spark Testee the coil its good Could it be the cdi or stator Neer help its urgent thanks in advance

[@ummmdave]

thanks for the video. 2015 polaris sportsman 570 efi with starting issues. if i turn the key, i can jump the solenoid and the atv starts up, so i know starter, battery, etc is good. i ordered a new solenoid, installed it, but it was dead on arrival. the terminals were constantly connectected. My question is, can i just install a push button that essentially shorts out the terminals as a permanent fix? this polaris model starts by turning the ignition like a car, no push button. or would that cause more issues? should i just try my luck with another $10 solenoid from china?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Buy another solenoid, I would also test the key switch just to make sure that's not causing issues!

[@toddhenderson2998]

Did you have any lights or horn when this solenoid went bad with the key on??

[@jackpatton2296]

Can you explain why the relay of the electric start clicks when I try to use the electric start? Also where is the solenoid located on my kolpin 90cc?

[@ryanplays5096]

Same here please explain

[@randmaa]

This video could be better if you'd explain every detail what is what, but i like you're videos and your videos have been helped me out :)

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[@anthonyyoung7344]

I have a chinese 110 atv I put a new wiring harness kit with everything new and it is dead it want do anything what can I do to fix it.

[@Proscar-ne4qh]

Hey I’m currently trying to fix my Yamaha 250 bear tracker, it has an electric start but it doesn’t work, so instead I just use the pull cord to get it going, but now that doesn’t work anymore. The biggest problem I see is the negative contact that connects with the solenoid isn’t in its correct spot, it looks as though it was yanked out of its spot, and half the wires in it are cut. If you want I can send you photos of the thing, I bought it off some guy for about 500, thought it would be an easy fix until I saw that the battery was held in place my bungee cords on top of a 2x4 that was tied to the back of the damn thing, I have no idea how to fix this, please help

[@offgriddlifestyle2544]

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[@ItsCheechFool]

Can jumping the solenoid make it die ? My quad was riding yesterday pull starting and all but today it won’t even pull start. Before I was jumping the solenoid to make sure starter works then my kill switch button was not registering anything so I kept jumping to see if it would work and now it won’t start at all. Think it’s my kill switch or solenoid ? Or could I have did something else

[@aarontrompeterrealestatebr6159]

Mine starts on the pull starter but just turns over with the key. Runs fine, but wont start with key. What are your thoughts on that?

[@crackerbox23]

Also, can you send a link or photo or describe the fuse that you have connected on the tip of the positive wire that connects to the battery. Im missing that fuse.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

You don't necessarily need it, but you can find these at any parts store. Will be a 12v fused wire.

[@ittsholmes7241]

Hey I hv one but when I mash the the gas on the handle bar .it try2 moves so wat do I do.let me know.

[@kierenhammond8093]

If the solenoid has broken will that stop the quad from getting a spark I have a quadzilla with a no spark problem changed the coil back and spark and still no luck

[@Johnnyleealdridgeofficial]

The only thing that would make it not spark is either a coil or a magneto

[@darrelfrench2551]

So i have 1998 polaris 500. I changed the starter and the solenoid. Changed the solenoid twice and it starts just fine sometimes and sometimes it just keeps turning over until i unhook the battery. Not sure why this is going on. If anyone has any info that would be great!!

[@PatRiot-]

Would recommend putting time stamps into this video. It makes all the difference for the viewers 👍

[@angus1298]

It's 15 minutes of your time deal with it

[@dannyfrance6561]

Hi there, it's a brilliant video but I'm still stuck. If 12v + goes to one side of the solenoid and the other side of the solenoid goes to the starter, where does the battery negative cable go to. Please help it's my son's birthday and I need to sort this for him. Thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

The solenoid is just a switch, the 1 small wire provides 12v, and the other wire is ground. This engages the electronic magnet. Then the 12v big wire going to the 1 large post, is connected to the other post which has a big wire going to the starter. Grounded through the frame. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npDZqmp6erecpMk

[@lucasborders9430]

my solenoid was working fine before i parked it and now it won’t start. i turn the key and lights come on but when i push the start button nothing happens. i’ve tried jumping the solenoid but nothing happens. any ideas what the problem is?

[@jessehopmans901]

my solonoid works one of 3 times i trie when i press the start button my cable gets hot it works and clicks but its not letting the start motor over

[@jon4958]

can you use the amazon solenoid for a honda atv or should it be bought from honda?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

You can use a solenoid from anywhere, as long as the plug (connector) is the same it will work!

[@OAKyep]

Would that keep it from cranking if the solenoid is out..?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, solenoid is what sends 12v from battery to starter.

[@jaymontgomery8397]

My solenoid is getting super hot and i have 3. Once i connect it. They start getting hot. Any ideas whats causing it

[@kiwigreen12]

I have a 2009 honda recon i switched the solenoid twice..cus we bought a few to have and it still doesnt startwe either new one.....i checked the only 15 amp fuse and it wasnt blown....i checked grounds and all was good.. could it be my actual starter?

[@kiwigreen12]

Also my battery is at a 12.8volts checked with my multimeter

[@EliminatorPerformance]

You could try testing it to find out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bMomqPnNt4rKc

[@EliminatorPerformance]

If the solenoid isn't engaging though, it could be a faulty safety switch or a bad push button start.

[@liljr1168]

My solenoid clicks but it’s doesn’t do anything and my starter is good does that mean I still need a new starter

[@esteslandscaping6947]

Really helped me out a lot.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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Thanks

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I wish I was as smart as this kid when I was his age..... Aloha Konaboyz 63 years on this planet :) Hawaii

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Mahalo, many blessings from Canada, I still have much to learn! Thanks for watching Spartan!

[@scorpion5700]

So on my machine there is a nut washer wire and another nut to hold the wire down. The nut on the bottom I guess crews into the solenoid and it’s corroded. This should be the problem but it still clicks. ? The battery drains and my booster reads that the alternator works.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Sounds like you have a parasitic load. With everything hooked up, disconnect your negative wire from your battery, place 1 lead from your multimeter on the disconnected battery cable, and the other end on your negative terminal on the battery. You should see a reading (when checking on low amperage setting) if there is a parasitic load. Usually it's auxiliary headlights or a winch that drains the battery.

[@scorpion5700]

Eliminator Performance thanks, I’ll try it.

[@carlaramirez9282]

How would we know if its the starter ??

[@fuxplayz5240]

I had tools under my seat while on quad and my chain fell off so I had to cut it out and when I tried to start it nothing happened so I took seat off and a tool had snapped a wire that was connected to the fuse when I was try to put it back together of of the fuse wires accidentally touched the negative while the positive wire was still connected to battery and the wire melted a little bit and made a small cloud of smoke.. what could be the problem? I reconnected everything and I didn’t get any power. ( FUSE WAS NOT CONNECTED )

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I would check the battery to make sure it's fully charged, and then look at testing the solenoid. Also look for more melted wires.

[@fuxplayz5240]

Eliminator Performance does the solenoid control my lights? Cause they don’t come on either also my lights only come on when I bump start it

[@brandonvanschie2202]

Would the headlights still work if the solinoid is broken?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, if the headlights don't work, it's probably a bad ground.

[@ronalddavidwhite9385]

When I hook up the battery the wires get very hot and even smoke. Why?

[@paigehansen689]

I’m stuck with which wires is to be connected to the solenoid

[@ldmachine0077]

Great video! Can you help with this similar problem? My 2006 sportsman 500 two-up fuel injected quite running while in use. When trying to restart, it began making a loud clicking noise from the FRONT where the PDM is located. Initial thought was a poor battery or ground. I boosted with a new 12v battery - same issue. When turning the key to the ON position, the fuel pump works fine bringing the fuel pressure up to the proper level and then this wicked clicking noise starts somewhere in the front of the machine sounding much like a solenoid clattering or even a striped gear. What are your thoughts? Thanks for any comments!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I'd follow your battery lead to the solenoid, see if that's clicking, if that's not the issue it could be a loose starter cable or it's misaligned.

[@ldmachine0077]

Thanks for replying. It looks like a faulty winch solenoid located under the front right wheel-well area. It was a factory installed Polaris winch. I'm able to access the sol. insides. Could keep you posted if you want. Thanks for help!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@markcregger4433]

Im working on my grandsons it was running and died. the cellinoid clicks but doesnt start, any ideas? Enjoying your vids by the way 😎

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Mark, if the solenoid clicks it means the start button and wires are good to the solenoid. The battery maybe low, but most likely a bad starter ground. Check out this video here: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bMomqPnNt4rKc

[@johngracejr9436]

It can def still be the solenoid also. Just because they click don't mean all is working inside well. Just fixed mine today actually, hence why I'm here. But mine clicked when hit start button, but was from 94 when the 4wheeler was new and it was corroded severely. Tried cleaning it up, still clicked once everytime. Got new for $12, and swapped it out and bam 4wheeler fired rite up again. I tried tapping my starter with key on and button held and didnt notice any changes etc. But gl, sure u sorted it out by now