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Jpud    1

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I have I believe is a 73 commando 800 8hp kohler k181s put a new switch on it due to starter sticking on and got a new starter and completely charged the battery and new solenoid has power to the battery side of solenoid but not starter side but will turn over if jumped has no power going to the switch. Wondering if anyone had this problem before 

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Ed Kennell    38,028

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2 minutes ago, Jpud said:

 has no power going to the switch.

I think you have the answer.   You must have power to the switch.  

Oh, :text-welcomeconfetti: to the :rs:

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pfrederi    17,674

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Check here for a manual

 

 

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Jpud    1

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That's how my switch is wired and still nothing I put my test light on the negative bat terminal and no power at switch or no power at starter side of solenoid either 

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Racinbob    11,045

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It almost has to be a broken wire or bad terminal. Trace it one step at a time starting at the battery + terminal. Also make sure the negative has a good connection. :)

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953 nut    55,099

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:WRS:

With any electrical problem the first step is to clean and tighten all electrical connections, this will correct most of them.

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