I’ve been tricked many times now into thinking this was a dead battery, alternator etc, but now I’m certain the issue lies with the wiring to the starter solenoid.
Just left the dealer for the T21 recall (seemingly successfully), drove about 1 hour, stopping and restarting a few times. The last attempt gave me the dreaded click.
A multimeter on the starter solenoid has me zeroing in on this wire. With the key off, the solenoid post is reading 12.7 volts, same as battery. When the key is turned, it drops down to 3v. No wonder it won’t engage.
I’m going to start by removing the solenoid wire and testing it. I assume the short is somewhere in the harness. Any guidance is appreciated.
Just left the dealer for the T21 recall (seemingly successfully), drove about 1 hour, stopping and restarting a few times. The last attempt gave me the dreaded click.
A multimeter on the starter solenoid has me zeroing in on this wire. With the key off, the solenoid post is reading 12.7 volts, same as battery. When the key is turned, it drops down to 3v. No wonder it won’t engage.
I’m going to start by removing the solenoid wire and testing it. I assume the short is somewhere in the harness. Any guidance is appreciated.