Description

Starter Solenoid – the solenoid for the Lucas M113 starter motor, part of the engine starting system.

Mounted on the starter motor body, the solenoid performs two tasks in sequence. Energised from the starter switch, it first draws the engagement lever across to throw the drive pinion into mesh with the flywheel ring gear, then closes the heavy-duty main contacts that connect the battery directly to the motor field and armature windings.

A solenoid that clicks without cranking, or that cranks only intermittently, normally indicates burnt or pitted main contacts rather than a failed starter motor.

For the Lucas M113 as fitted to the 2.25 and 2.5 litre naturally aspirated diesel engines.