Kohler engine starter

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    When I hit the key my starter will not engage. If I jumper the posts on the solenoid it will turn over and start.
    Could it be the key switch or the solenoid that is bad?
    Kevin Dumas, Jun 14, 2009
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    When you turn the key do you hear a clicking sound? The sound should be one single click. If you here one click the solenoid on the starter is bad.
    Ara Klujian, Jun 14, 2009
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    No sound at all. But if I jumper the big posts it cranks.
    Well, anyways I have a new solenoid here to put on in the morning.
    Kevin Dumas, Jun 14, 2009
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    Well, I put the new solenoid on and it still won't crank without jumping the posts.
    Kevin Dumas, Jun 15, 2009
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    Check the ground. from the battery to the frame.
    Nick Nellos, Jun 15, 2009
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    Ara Klujian, Jun 16, 2009
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    Why have you gone and got a new solinoid when you wear told and worked out the solonoid was not a fault
    Its quite clear that your problem lies between the solonoid and the ignition switch
    Batista230, Jun 17, 2009
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