John Deere 165 will not turn over. New battery has fuel. Engine clicks one time when I turn the key.
Could this be starter or solenoid?
How do I trouble shoot?
Re: John Deere 165 will not turn over. New battery has...
"One click" tells me it's a connection issue. Remove and wire brush the ground and battery cable connections at the battery, chassis, starter and starter solenoid.
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This could be a starter solenoid issue. Do you do your own repairs? You can 'bypass' the solenoid but I would not recommend doing it if your not familiar with engine electrics.
Make a test lamp with a headlamp bulb.
Connect it on the solenoid output starter lug. Turn the key; does it light ... starter faulty if it does, solenoid faulty if it doesn't.
If starter, give the motor housing a thump with the wooden handle of a 2lb hammer. That may get you going until new brushes are fitted.
limited info generic answer pop can be anything check fuse and solenoid --check for spark --fuel to narrow down problem --no spark electrical problem --no gas fuel problem
Seat occupied Parking Brake depressed/locked Mower disengaged (PTO off) If automatic trans, shifter in center slot.
Is the click you here the solenoid or a safety relay activating.
Check voltage scross the solenoid coil. It should read battery voltage when key is turned to start. If its stays at zero, safety relay is opening or there's an open wire or miswire.
If the solenoid coil energizes, then either the starter positive is not properly connected or starter to ground via engine block (mounting bolt).
check the seat switch (under the seat and make sure its connected).
disconnect the starter, put tape over the end of the starter wire to avoid a short circuit, and turn the key. see if you hear a click in the starter solenoid that is attached to the other end of the starter wire.
If the engine turns over, but doesn't start
Pull the spark plug and check it for fouling and proper gap. While the plug is out, turn the engine over briefly with your hand in front of the spark plug hole and see if you get strong puffs of air against your hand
Look at your fuel filter and see if there is any gas visible.
if the engine is making loud exhaust bangs while trying to start - replace your flywheel key. Best done by a mechanic.
The starting circuit is dependent upon the clutch safety ans PTO being off. Here are some steps to take:
1. Ensure battery is fully charged
2. Turn key on and turn PTO on then back off. Listen for clunk
3. Press clutch in fully and turn key to start position. If still no sound at all, hold key in start position and move clutch foot up and down, listening for solenoid click. If click but no crank, starter or solenoid or battery cable connection is bad. Start by wiggling cables, looking for any looseness. Next check solenoid and cables. If that doesn't fix it, starter or solenoid may be bad. There may be a fuse in the circuit. Check them out also.
if it cranks but doesn't start, you have a fuel or ignition problem. Good luck. Let us know what you find
First make sure the negative battery cable is making good contact on the frame or what ever part of the mower it is connected to. Make sure both battery cables are clean and not corroded and are tight. Then try to start the mower. If it works, fine. If not then you will bypass the solenoid and see if the starter turns the engine. To bypass the solenoid take a car jumper cable and connect one clamp to the terminal on the solenoid that goes to the battery ( see the diagrams in the links above) Turn the ignition switch to the on position. Take the other end of the same color of the jumper cable (say you'll use the red clamps) and touch the clamp to the other large terminal on the solenoid, which goes to the starter. If the starter turns the engine, then you know the starter is good and that the solenoid is bad. If the starter does not turn the engine then the starter is bad. make sure you DO NOT touch the jumper cable to the starter case or any other ground.
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