Looking for general info on Bendix, starter, switch, solenoid.

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This is on a K-Mule that has given no problems. Have put a new battery in it. Turn ignition key and nothing happens, no click or light dimming, nothing! Jump across the solenoid and the starter motor runs but does not engage the engine. Looks as if we have a ignition switch problem and a Bendix problem. Why the sudden problem? What say you?

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Maybe starter switch has more than one connection to starter and solenoid?
I like to fix the known problems first, looks like switch , but have you checked grounds to make sure juice is getting through?
 
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Clean battery terminals and connectors on cables. Replace cables and tighten securely. If you can move them they're not secure. Follow ground wire to frame. Clean and tighten. Charge the battery and try it again. This may not fix your problem but it's always a good starting point.
 
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Is your terminal orientation correct? If the poles are reversed, as a starter is DC it will run backwards- but of course the gear can't travel and engage.
 
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More info on your K Mule. Year and model please. I had a 1996 2510, bought new. Up graded in 2020 and gave it to my daughter. Several batteries, but original starter.
 
   / Looking for general info on Bendix, starter, switch, solenoid.
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2019 Mule SX XC

We are starting at the top and have a new ignition switch ordered. Stay tuned.

Bill
 
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New switch didn't help, so we have a new solenoid ordered.
 
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bsekf said:
New switch didn't help, so we have a new solenoid ordered.
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It may be the solenoid. That type starter uses a lever from the solenoid to the "bendix"/one way clutch. If not the solenoid, maybe, lever system is stuck/jambed?
muleSXstarter.JPG
 
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Zebrafive, Thank you! You can jump the solenoid and it turns but doesn't engage the motor. With the key ignition switch it does nothing, no click or anything. If this doesn't work, it looks like a new starter.
 
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It could be the "Bendix" The internal one-way clutch may be bad, so shaft spins, but does not spin the gear.
 
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