04/01/02
Michel’s Industries Ltd
P.O. Box 119, St. Gregor, Sk. S0K 3X0
Ph# (306) 366-2184 or Fax# (306) 366-2145
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At the solenoid double-check all connections to make sure they are all
tight and clean.
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When the open and close switch is pressed the solenoid should make a
clicking noise.
i.
If the solenoid clicks when the switch is pressed both ways then
there is a problem with the wire running from the solenoid to the
motor.
ii.
If the solenoid only clicks one way then there is a problem with the
switch or solenoid or a loose connection.
iii.
If the solenoid does not click, then there are 3 things that may be
causing the problem.
1.
The Switch is not functioning properly.
2.
The Solenoid is not functioning properly.
3.
There is No power at the solenoid or switch.
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Test Switch
– First see if there is power coming to the switch by using a
12v tester with the ground attached to the truck frame and the positive to
the middle post of the switch.
i.
If there is no power at the switch then there is either no power at
the solenoid. The wire is either damaged or has a loose connection
between the switch and the solenoid.
ii.
If there is power then check if there is power leaving the switch.
Press the switch to one side and then connect the positive to the
post on the opposite side while the ground is still connected to the
frame. Check both posts.
1.
If there is no power at one or both sides then the switch
needs to be replaced.
2.
If there is power leaving the switch on both sides then
check the solenoids to see if there is power coming from
the switch.
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Test for power at the Solenoid -
Use a 12v tester and connect the
ground/negative to the negative post of the solenoid and the positive to the
positive (+) post to see if there is power. If there is no power at the
solenoid, then there are 3 things that could be wrong.
i.
Loose connection on your battery
ii.
Wire is damaged
iii.
Circuit breaker
Trace the wire back to the battery checking for damage and loose
connections. If there is no damage or loose connections test for power on
both sides of the circuit breaker. If there is no power bypass the inline
circuit breaker and test to see if there is power at the solenoids and if there
is power then the circuit breaker needs to be replaced.
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Test for power at the Solenoids coming from the Switch –
Connect the
ground to the negative post of the solenoids and the positive to one of the
small posts that at a 14G wire is connected to. Press the switch either way
to see if there is power coming to the post. Check both posts.
