[Tigers] Solenoid problem?

[R Flynn]

Update (seemingly final): Replacing the solenoid appears to have sorted the
issue out, tested on multiple trips, hot & cold starts, etc.

Cheers to all for the assistance.

On Sat, 19 Aug 2017 at 14:23, R Flynn <flynnr2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Updates:
> - Wiggling ignition switch & wires did not help at all
> - Replaced solenoid today, now seems to fire even more strongly (new
> battery also in car of course)
>
> No recurrence of the problem on a few stop/starts today ... fingers
> crossed.
> On Sun, 30 Jul 2017 at 12:40, R Flynn <flynnr2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Been away from the Tiger for a bit - again, thanks to all for the
>> suggestions.
>>
>> Updates
>> - Red/white wire is solid (tested that earlier, ought to have said)
>> - Dad has an analog meter(!), but that is an hour away so perhaps someday
>> - New battery has noticeable altered the cranking ability
>>
>> Going to go with the new battery for a bit, if the problem recurs then
>> I'll probably
>> - wiggle ignition switch & wiring harness while my bride holds it on start
>> - depending on that, really I should just order a new solenoid & ignition
>> barrel be done with it!
>>
>> Thanks again to all
>>
>> On Thu, 6 Jul 2017 at 11:35, R Flynn <flynnr2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks to all who have replied - struggling with the intermittent nature
>>> of the problem, nonetheless some updates below.
>>>
>>> Checks in addition to those below:
>>> - Solenoid mount has been checked & cleaned & tightened
>>> - Voltage drop between battery post and S post when cranking is 0.45V;
>>> battery voltage otherwise
>>> - Resistance between S post and solenoid ground is 3.7 ohms
>>> - Jumper between battery and S posts cranks engine (but 90% of the time
>>> so does turning the key, so not sure how much that indicates)
>>> - Cleaned all connections on ignition switch, barrel is a little sloppy
>>> in turning
>>> - Resistance along brown wire is 0.3 ohms, no indication of flaky
>>> connection when flexing wire harness & connections
>>> - Battery appears to be of a Nov 1994 vintage as best I can tell (which
>>> doesn't exactly much inspire confidence)
>>>
>>> Time for a new battery at the very least methinks, then my suspicion is
>>> focusing on the ignition vs. the solenoid at this point.
>>>
>>> On Wed, 5 Jul 2017 at 10:27 R Flynn <flynnr2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I believe I have a solenoid problem but thought it worth checking with
>>>> the collective wisdom here:
>>>>
>>>> Symptoms:  Tiger turns over immediately most times, but regularly when
>>>> turning to the start position *nothing* happens (no clicks, no noise,
>>>> nothing).  This tends to persist for a few tries it then it will all start
>>>> working again.  Happens occasionally on cold start, might happen more
>>>> frequently when engine is hot but pattern not entirely clear.
>>>>
>>>> What has been checked so far:
>>>> - Battery has 12.6V, clean terminal connections & ground, and battery
>>>> volatage is making it to the solenoid
>>>> - Cleaned terminals & connections on starter
>>>> - Solenoid terminals & connections cleaned
>>>> - Solenoid voltage drop between battery & starter posts is in
>>>> 0.12V-0.15V range (was north of 0.3V before cleaning terminals)
>>>>
>>>> My conclusion is that the solenoid is flaky, but if I am missing
>>>> anything please shout.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers in advance
>>>>
>>>
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