Starter Solenoid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The starter solenoid:
- is an electromagnet.
- engages the starter drive to the flywheel.
- when energized, contacts close, connecting the battery to the starter motor to turn the starter drive.
- is kept in the energized condition by a hold-in winding until the starter switch is released.