Solenoid

[dennisirwin]

My IH Cub Cadet just clicks when I try to start it. I replaced the battery and it still does the same thing. I’m thinking it is a bad solenoid. What solenoid does it need?

 

[wh cc guy]

Welcome. We need more info about your tractor to help you.

 

[dennisirwin]

Sorry, it is a 129.

 

[Everettlee]

Have you bypassed the solenoid to confirm that is the issue?
I do not mind spending money on parts I need BUT I want them to be needed parts and resolve the issue

 

[gary noblit]

Dennis, easy test ..run a jumper from pos. on batt and touch the starter post marked either A or S or not marked ..Do not touch post marked with F,that goes to reg and has nothing to do with starting..Now, if your s/g turns over you know it's working and your solenoid is not.Any auto parts can have a solenoid..tie your wires together when you remove sol. so they go back correct..I have 3 sol that "click" but do not work.Going to cut one in half for show and tell..

 

[dennisirwin]

Dennis, easy test ..run a jumper from pos. on batt and touch the starter post marked either A or S or not marked ..Do not touch post marked with F,that goes to reg and has nothing to do with starting..Now, if your s/g turns over you know it's working and your solenoid is not.Any auto parts can have a solenoid..tie your wires together when you remove sol. so they go back correct..I have 3 sol that "click" but do not work.Going to cut one in half for show and tell..

Thanks, I'll try that.

 

[tkhoffman]

Look at the solenoid. Find the two big nuts with heavy gauge wire on them. One big stud should come direct from battery (it will always have 12V on it). Test light or volt meter will confirm that. Now turn the key to Crank engine..
When you hear the click (indicating the solenoid engaged) check the other large wire.. That should be sending 12V to the Starter. Many times the solenoid will switch closed (the clicking sound) but carbon from arching closed will prevent the contacts inside the solenoid to send strong amperage to the Starter.

 

[dschwandt]

Make sure these connections, among all others are clean, bright and tight.
Therein may lie your problem.
Battery ground comes to mind here as well as starter ground.

 

[rbedell]

The Solenoid works on the basis of "case or chassis" ground to complete the 12V start circuit. You may simply have a dirty ground connection at the solenoid. AS A TEST..... Run a jumper wire from the Battery negative (-) terminal to the Solenoid case. Does it work now when you try to start it ??

 

[dennisirwin]

Life got in the way and my Cub Cadet sat in my shed. I know it needs a solenoid now because one of the studs came off with the nut. It looks like an International Harvester 885402-r92. I have had no luck finding one. Is there an alternative solenoid if I can not find one

 

[dschwandt]

925-3001
Look again
Available a lot of places
Check with

Cub Cadet Specialties​

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OEM Wide Frame Starter solenoid PN/ 01002228, IH-121613-C1, IH-545756-R2, 725-3001 USE 925-3001 Fits 86, 108, 109, 128, 129, 149, 169, 800, 1000, 1200, 1250, 1450, 1650, 1050, 1204, 1210, 1440, 1604, 1710, 1711, 1712, 482, 582, 682, 782, 784, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1861, 1862, 982, 984, 986, 1912, 1914, 1872, 2072

 

[mgonitzke]

Go to an auto parts store and as for a solenoid for a 1992 Ford Explorer.

 

[tkhoffman]

Go to an auto parts store and as for a solenoid for a 1992 Ford Explorer.

Yup, that's what I put on my 782.
Any 'fender mount' solenoid would work perfectly

 

[R Mass1]

Excellent help and advice on this thread. I have nothing to add. Good luck.

 

[dennisirwin]

The part number is on the solenoid I took off. It had a scratch through one number but I think it is correct.

 

[dennisirwin]

Here is a picture

 

[dschwandt]

That's the ignition coil, NOT the solenoid!!
The solenoid is what I pictured in post #11

 

[R Mass1]

Looks like a coil to me, too!

 

[dennisirwin]

I just realized that... it's not the first time I have gotten a part name wrong. I'm not much of a mechanic but I am trying...

 

[-CӞ]

keep trying! it is how we learn, and there is nary a better educator than the school of hard knocks.