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Originally Posted by ol'George
A fully charged battery should read about 12.6 volts after resting at least 12 hours.
By "jumping" just what are you doing?
Are you connecting both large terminals together to make the engine turn over with the starter using a screw driver, pliers or some such conducting device?
A solenoid normally has one lead from the battery + terminal, a large wire that is powered all the time.
When commanded by the key switch or other switch, 12V is applied to the small solenoid terminal, making the solenoid energize and allow that battery power to flow out the other large terminal to the starter, thus attempting to start the engine provided fuel,air and ignition are provided.
------Just a simple explanation
it is advised that caution is exercised as one is circumventing safety devices as well as safety neutral switches.
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So how do I tell what the problem is?