TC-29 Starter problem. anyone try the aftermarket ones.

[davcon]

Lately it just clicks when turning the key. I can cycle back and forth with the key and it will eventually start. I believe its the solenoid. The cost of a new solenoid alone is twice the cost of this unit Amazon.com: STARTER MOTOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR TC29 TC29D TC29DA SBA185086551: Automotive. Anyone have any experience with these?
Thanks

 

[jimmysisson]

Why do you think it's the solenoid? Look at the sticky thread on top here for switch/relay problem/solution for tests.
Jim

 

[George2615]

Whether you diagnose its a solenoid or the starter (or just a wiring problem) Buying the whole thing thru Amazon would be the way to go for the price.

 

[Fawken]

Been using a Chinese, Ebay $79 starter for 4 years with zero issues. Tractor is used every day.

 

[Halftrack]

I have been putting up with the same problem for a few years now. The solution is adding the relay circuit as described in the above thread. It can be done under the dash panel or with the relay mounted near the starter itself. Basically a horn relay with the starter circuit energizing the relay which has a direct feed from the battery to then activate the starter solenoid. With all the switches and relays in the starter safety circuit, you seldom get adequate voltage to engage the starter. Don't buy a new starter until you have tried this fix. I'll get a round to it but have been doing the extra clicks for quite a while now. Good luck.

 

[davcon]

Halftrack, I see the pdf but that looks complicated for my electrically challenged brain! By chance, have you seen any pics of the fix you describe?
Thanks

 

[davcon]

Answered my own question. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...rting-problems.html?highlight=start relay kit

 

[keony]

Lately it just clicks when turning the key. I can cycle back and forth with the key and it will eventually start. I believe its the solenoid. The cost of a new solenoid alone is twice the cost of this unit Amazon.com: STARTER MOTOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR TC29 TC29D TC29DA SBA185086551: Automotive. Anyone have any experience with these?
Thanks

Had this issue last year, in my case, rebuilt starter with new solenoid solved it. It was not the safety circuits.

 

[davcon]

Finally got around to installing the modified starting circuit. It cured my particular problem No more clicks (so far). Thanks to Jsheds for the pictorial and SteveinMD for the detailed pdf diagram. And thanks to those who replied in this thread. Saved me a lot of grief. I almost replaced the starter!