2013 JD 5045D wont start

RDhinote · Aug 25, 2020

Hi to everyone , new member here. I need help with my problem. I have a 2013 JD5045D. When trying to start, all I get is click click click, maybe 15-20 times before it engages
the starter. I cleaned all connections , battery is good. The clicking comes from behind the Dash. It looks like a round Black relay, may be the start solenoid. I have searched the
internet for 2 days, and ran across this forum. I went to J D Dealer yesterday, and bought a solenoid. problem is , it don't look like what's on my tractor. They sold me a regular looking solenoid.
Could be that mine has a case around it. Anyway it is tight space to work in. I did remove the Ignition cover (4 screws) but would like to have more access.
Have any of ya'll ever changed the solenoid on a JD 5045D? If so any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks , Ricky

CoyPatton · Aug 25, 2020

Welcome to the forum. Lots of folks here to try to help with your problems. Always provide as much detail as possible and pictures are good as well.

The solenoid that you got from JD dealer is probably one that sits on the starter. Just a guess.
How big is the black box? If just larger than a 1” cube with a wiring harness plugged into it, I would guess it is a relay. Again just a guess.
Post some pictures.

Roadworthy · Aug 25, 2020

Hi, and welcome to TBN. Before buying parts it's wise to confirm the actual problem. You say the battery is good. Does that mean you've had it load tested? No? Then call that your starting point. You cleaned all the connections. That's great. Be sure they're TIGHT. Use special care to ensure the ground connection at the frame is clean and tight, too. When that's all done, what's the battery voltage? Does it drop when you try to engage the starter? How far? What's the voltage at the starter when trying to engage it? No, I'm not being difficult, but I think we should narrow it down before spending your money.

RDhinote · Aug 25, 2020

Roadworthy said:
Hi, and welcome to TBN. Before buying parts it's wise to confirm the actual problem. You say the battery is good. Does that mean you've had it load tested? No? Then call that your starting point. You cleaned all the connections. That's great. Be sure they're TIGHT. Use special care to ensure the ground connection at the frame is clean and tight, too. When that's all done, what's the battery voltage? Does it drop when you try to engage the starter? How far? What's the voltage at the starter when trying to engage it? No, I'm not being difficult, but I think we should narrow it down before spending your money.

Thanks for the reply's, I have already bought a start solenoid and will try to put it on this Friday. I have the tractor at my hunting camp in Alabama( approx.80 miles from home)
The parts manager told me that is is located behind the Dash, I was wondering if any of yall have changed the solenoid before ? and if so, offer some instruction as to how to access it
Thanks

Notforhire · Aug 25, 2020

JD had issues with the solenoid that is mounted on the starter. I ended up replacing my starter with a new one off eBay for about $100. The solenoid was also available ($35) on eBay. I bought one and installed it on my original starter and it now is a good spare.
I was told that JD won't sell just the solenoid, you have to buy a starter/w solenoid to the tune of $400+.
I read on (this forum, I think) that even though there was no recall JD will replace the starter if you bring it to their attention. I would contact them first.