Any wrenching tips for replacing solenoid starter for 2001 FXDL?

Just need a set of combinations wrenches and/or small sockets. Battery is generally 1/2" I almost always use combination wrenches for this job.

Follow the small black wire from your starter solenoid and it will lead right to it or should anyway.

The clicking sound is coming from your starter solenoid. Which could mean your solenoid or starter or both are bad. But don't rush out and buy replacements until you have troubleshot the problem a little. First, try a jump start. If that works and the car starts, then either your battery is not putting out enough amperage to turn your engine over, which could mean your battery cables are corroded and not making good connection or your alternator is not charging your battery when the car is running. If it started, suggest you take it to an auto parts store and have them test your battery and alternator.

Now if it doesn't start when jump starting, you still need to do some more troubleshooting. Yes, it could be the solenoid and or the starter, but it could also be something internal to the engine. Take off the serpentine belt and try to turn the engine over with a large socket wrench. If it turns, then it is your starter/solenoid, if it doesn't then it is internal to your engine.

Going to need to replace starter solenoid or starter (usually solenoid is no longer available sperately). You can always pull it out and take it to the local parts store for testing.

TIP: Sometimes whacking the starter with a wrench or hammer a couple of times will get it going.

Hope this helps.

Sounds like the starter solenoid is stuck on, most likely need to replace the starter, sometimes what can be done is tap the solenoid with a wrench or a small hammer and it may come loose, if it stops i would still recommend replacing the starter because it will happen again 9/10 times. Also check the wiring to the starter and make sure the start wire is not shorted or installed improperly. If there is constant voltage at the smaller start signal wire, the problem is somewhere in the wiring or the keyswitch.

First things first...how new is your battery? A weak battery will do this. If your battery is new (no more than 5 years old), the starter solenoid is bad.

Check the battery voltage first. If that is within spec, replace the solenoid.

i can solve that... just buy a lighter... and a gasoline.......
1st step.... poor the gas onto you bike...
2nd step.... ignite it....

tahnks junel sabando.. form baybay city Philippines...

if not a fuse its the starter solenoid

hi,

take off the passenger side front tire and youll have to use a couple of socket extensions to get it, make sure to jack and block car correctly. when you remove the tire you should be able to see the top bolt with a droplight through the wheelwell
access is through the wheelwell I believe.

J