Hey,
So I have two tractors that got solenoid triggering issue (clicking noise but not clucthing, occasionnally starting, the brushes are for sure ok).
Those are really similar, same brand, same series not the same model though.
But the wiring are highly similar and got jerry rigged over the years by someone else than me.
When I power the solenoid wire a screwdriver or a wire by taking the positive on the starter terminal we can still start.
And recently I changed one starter, and I checked for battery acid density and charge on one it is fine.
We can no longer use the stock way to start reliably the tractor from the "cockpit".
I won't go into much more details about the other one (I changed the switch for the other but I don't remember that helped...), but basically this issue has been going on for about 3-4 years now.
Therefore I'll like to fix it. Hence my question:
I'll like to do a 4 wire measurement to pin down what wire/terminal connection is faulty.
What kind of power supply specs would I need for such application ?
I would like to do the measure at least (I think that would be 15v 0-5A).
Ideally I would like to measure what is the current/voltage requirement for the solenoid to work properly (15v 10A).
I'll like to keep it under 200eur if possible.
What do you guys think where I should get the power supply ?
Since I am French I might get from conrad.fr (good but honest price not cheap) or amazon (<- trust issue electronic wise).
Maybe this one, but I have no idea about the amperes:
https://www.conrad.fr/p/alimentation-de-laboratoire-reglable-basetech-bt-305-0-30-vdc-0-5-a-150-w-nbr-de-sorties-1-x-1-pcs-513812And measure the amps with a amp clamp is tricky IMO. But I can give it a try.