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    Solenoid solution?

    Now as I do get your point, I wonder with how many threads there are in this, the oem failure is a big issue. Until recently I didn't know how prevelant this issue was but that makes me wonder why not go a different route with an old school solenoid? It's not a huge job but really don't want to...
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    Solenoid solution?

    I put an led dot light by my key. Cost less than a dollar.
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    Solenoid solution?

    Question mooseman, would you just find the hot wire and splice that over to the new solenoid? I know it's a 4 pin plug, but I'm not home to even check how many wires are there and what they do. I'm thinking I'll check the parts stores and pick one up on my way home. My guess is one of them is a...
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    Solenoid solution?

    Something like that is what I was assuming I would find that someone else had already tried, since this seems to be a pretty common issue and these machines are not new. I can't think of why that wouldn't work but I am very far from an expert. Time will tell if the DB will last but it certainly...
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    Solenoid solution?

    I went with DB Electrical for both. I was hoping to find a different solenoid that could be wired in since it is such a problem across the board. If OEM is the best option which is still a fail point, I think hooking up a shut off switch I can get to with the plastic on seems like the only way...
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    Solenoid solution?

    Hey guys, recently had the dreaded starter meltdown. New starter, new solenoid. Testing in garage, over the course of about 10 minutes I started it 3 times. The 4th key hit it only clicked, 5th key hit the starter stuck. I wired a LED to my dash so I knew right away, got the battery...


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