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Title: Boost solenoid replacement
Post by: Dan & Annie on April 20, 2021, 05:19:23 pm
I need to replace the boost solenoid in my '98 U295. Anyone have a part number or the specs for what to order?
Title: Re: Boost solenoid replacement
Post by: oldguy on April 20, 2021, 05:23:04 pm
Get a 200 amp continuous solenoid.
Title: Re: Boost solenoid replacement
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 20, 2021, 05:25:34 pm
Cole Hersee 24213 is often recommended on this Forum.

Cole Hersee 24213 12V 200A Continuous Solenoid | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222836049289?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28)

Amazon.com: Cole Hersee 24213 12V 200A Continuous Solenoid: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/Cole-Hersee-24213-Continuous-Solenoid/dp/B005K2429I)

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/cole-hersee/lawn-and-garden/lawn---garden-replacement-parts/cables--switches---solenoids/5f3170e5d6ac/cole-hersee-solenoid/ch00/24213
Title: Re: Boost solenoid replacement
Post by: Dan & Annie on April 21, 2021, 07:17:28 am
Ordered the Cole Hersee 24213 last night. Will be here today and installed tomorrow. Thanks Chuck.
Title: Re: Boost solenoid replacement
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 21, 2021, 08:08:25 am
If you have not actually looked at your old BOOST solenoid, you may find that it has only one small terminal (plus the 2 large battery posts).  In this case, it makes ground connection through the mounting bracket.

The new Cole Hersee has 2 small terminals.  One is for the "activation power" wire, and the other is for ground.  Connect the existing "activation" wire to either of the two small terminals - it doesn't matter which one.  Run a similar small gauge wire from the other small terminal to a good clean ground point.  If your solenoid is mounted on a steel plate, you could just connect the ground wire to one of the mounting screws.