MinnesotaGuy84
Member
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2012
- Messages
- 33
- Tractor
- John Deere 112, John Deere 3010D
I have a little problem with my John Deere 112 lawn tractor. Accidentally, the positive battery cable that connects to the top of the solenoid was position in such a fashion that it touched my steel gas tank when I was turning the engine over. The steel gas tank is mounted to the frame. There was some smoke, but here is the problematic result. When I turn the key to start it, the solenoid seems to be making a rapid "tick-a-tick-a-tick" sound. Could be the starter but it's hard to tell. In any case, it won't start. I tried rapping on the starter with a hammer while the sound is going. Didn't do anything. Here is the other thing. I have 12v at the top of the solenoid when the key is switched to the "on" position. when I turn the key all the way to crank the engine, I only get like 4volts at the top of the solenoid. I'm wondering if the solenoid is shot. However, I lost power to the headlights and the electric lift through this process. Any help would be greatly appreciated.