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Old 12-05-2013, 12:14 AM   #7
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I think its a relay. Just bridge the (big,fat) terminals across the relay with a jumper (I don't know your relay setup but a screwdriver [boat prybar] worked on mine). The motor should run. If it doesn't, tear the motor off and take it apart and clean it inside thoroughly with contact cleaner, rough up the commutator with fine sandpaper, clean all the copper dust off, grease the bearings and reassemble. You can tell if it needs new brushes, put some in if it does...You might even paint the case if you want to go crazy. If the motor DOES run, buy a new solenoid.

You did check the fuse/breaker, right? The motor should have its own.

There, just saved you $200.
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