Ignition solenoid going again
Not long ago there was a discussion about dash gauges going blank while engine still would start. I shared that I had replaced two ignition solenoids, the last not quite a year ago. Well, darned if it isn't happening again.. A couple days ago I turned the key, nothing came on, but engine turned over. About the time I lifted the dash to bang on the solenoid, I heard a click and the dash came to life. Since then, each time I turn the Cummins on, I can hear the solenoid "stutter" as it attempts to pull the contacts together. One of these times it's not going to work.
Fortunately I carry a backup, but I couldn't find a 200 amp in Nacogdoches, so a 125 amp will have to do. Speaking of the 200 amp Cole-Hersee solenoids, the two I have installed haven't lasted more than three years between them. We only use the coach for about 5 months each year, so it doesn't get nearly the use of full-timers. Does anyone have any ideas as to why these have been so short-lived? I question whether I should make the effort to order a new one if they aren't going to last a year.
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