Oh my gosh you are braver than I am. I'd probably try that and short the whole car out 🤣
That is the problem, spare parts are great but only if they are the right ones. I agree with you on working on your own car. I've been meaning to buy a workshop manual for mine for like forever but to be honest I don't have the tools for most of the work.
I did a year of diesel mechanics in school as an extra subject and almost flunked it so I somehow don't think I'd trust myself to do it all. Finding a good mechanic that is reasonable and reliable is also difficult in some areas. The one I found seems honest and knows his stuff so I'm hoping he's gonna help me look after my old gal.
What car/truck do you have that needed the solenoid switch?
an older model Ford F-150 which I believe is one of the only good vehicles that Ford manufactures.
The problem with today's cars is that they are almost impossible for an individual to work on with all the gadgetry and computers that are involved in the process. I believe this is by design. I don't mean to sound like a grumpy old man but I remember the days when Dad would pop the hood, have a look around, fiddle with some things, and then the car would work. I really don't think that is very possible these days and this is why I stick to older technology. I have very little desire to own a newer car or truck.
Yes absolutely, everything is run by a computer these days and if you can't run diagnostics through a fancy thingamajig, then it's extremely difficult to even find the issue.
I think that the old school vehicles have a lot more longevity because they were built to last, I am so glad you were able to get that solenoid replaced, I think spare parts of newer vehicles are going to become a huge issue with the imminent supply line collapse.