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Thu Jan 02, 2003 11:17 am

Has anyone put a 12V solenoid on a 6V starter? I have been reading old threads on here and come to the conclusion this is what I need to do to fix my problem. I converted to 12V early last year and now the starter is beginning to "zing" a couple times before it finally kicks in on the engine. I am guessing the solenoid is on its way out. Anyone, please tell me if this is possible, if you have done it, and where to get such a part....Thanks!

Thu Jan 02, 2003 1:23 pm

Hiya Craig, I ran 12V solenoid on 6V starters for years. Just go to Kragen or some auto store like that and get a vw 12V solenoid. Good luck, Ol' John

Thu Jan 02, 2003 2:53 pm

Will the 12V fit onto the starter in the same manner the original 6V solenoid did?

Thu Jan 02, 2003 4:34 pm

Yes it works I do it to all my cars. Makes an old 6volt starter work like a high torque starter.

Mon Jan 06, 2003 7:22 am

Well, I attempted this over the weekend and it did not work. I took a Bosch 12V starter, pulled the solenoid off and placed it on my Bosch 6V starter. All I got after that was clicking. Any suggestions?

Mon Jan 06, 2003 7:30 am

Either that solenoid was bad or you have other issues in the wiring, like ground cables or something. Does it work if you jump across the terminals with a screwdriver?

Mon Jan 06, 2003 11:20 am

Son of a !)(!!)()@?!! I justed typed a long message and the browser crashed.

Anyway, I tested the 12V starter before I began. It worked. But since I placed it on the 6V and removed it, it now does not work. So I guess I do have a bad one. Can you still get Bosch 12V solenoid new somewhere? The auto parts stores here have other manufacturers...