John Deere 5320 No or very little power to the starter?

[steve flint]

My 5320 solenoid won't engage or spin the starter, I started to start it the solenoid engaged I let off it and thought I smelled a small burning smell then went to engage the starter only a very weak clicking then nothing, the positive post on the starter tests almost 14 volts, when I turn the key I get an occasional weak click but not every time. I replaced the starter with a brand new one, still when I turn the key sometimes I get a clicking like the solenoid is engaging but still no power to the starter. The old starter under disassembly, one of the brushes had rolled out of the holder and locked it up. What component would cause No power? Fuse Link above the fuel filter one of the big black fuse blocks? Help???

 

[mrmikey]

Eric at SMA just did a couple of videos on similar problem:

 

[steve flint]

the positive post from the starter has 14 volts no ground problem something burnt like a component, thanks

 

[workinonit]

I had a 5310. Starter problems were common on those tractors.

 

[steve flint]

I had a 5310. Starter problems were common on those tractors.

First problem I have had, it's a wiring problem or a fuse or electrical component, the brush that bound the starter up shorted something out, I cannot find the fuse panel layout any place, thanks for the info tho lots of help.

 

[workinonit]

the brush that bound the starter up shorted something out,

So one of the armature brushed bound up? The owners manual should have the fuse and relay layout. My money is on the starter solenoid. As I said previously......

 

[steve flint]

So one of the armature brushed bound up? The owners manual should have the fuse and relay layout. My money is on the starter solenoid. As I said previously......

The starter is brand new, new solenoid.

 

[steve flint]

I called JD the service man said probably the maxi fuse above the fuel filter

 

[workinonit]

I think if the fuse link that he is referring to goes out you don't get power to anything. It sounds like you are saying that you get a clicking noise like either a relay is energizing or the solenoid is attempting to engage.

 

[steve flint]

I think if the fuse link that he is referring to goes out you don't get power to anything. It sounds like you are saying that you get a clicking noise like either a relay is energizing or the solenoid is attempting to engage.

Yes I checked the fuse link (wire) it carries voltage and correct would those relay's be in the fuse block?
My dealer printed me out the fuse layout, but not the big black square fuses on the sides or those relay's?