Copper solenoid posts

Asked by depiante Jun 10, 2018 at 07:08 AM about the 1986 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The copper stud on the solenoid was stripped. I replaced it with a stud I
fabricated from a bolt from the clamp on a battery cable. It is steel, not copper.
It works fine. So what is the problem?

1 Answer
43,910

Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago

Someone may have said it won't work because copper is a better electrical conductor than steel. But in this case that bolt does not look like it's in a position to conduct electricity so it will be okay. Also, steel is stronger but it corrodes easily so if you use it on a battery terminal, you should coat it with grease to protect it.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Copper solenoid posts 1 Answer

    The copper stud on the solenoid was stripped. I replaced it with a stud I fabricated from a bolt from the clamp on a battery cable. It is steel, not copper. It works fine. So what is the problem?

    1986 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Intermittent starting problem 11 Answers

    I have an intermittent problem (Electrical) with starting, hot or cold does not affect this. I have replaced starter, both starting relays, ignition switch (Electrical portion), battery (It was due), ...

    1988 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr SR5 4WD Extended Cab SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1989 toyota pu how many miles till I change timing belt? 2 Answers

    1989 Toyota Pickup

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 86 toyota won't start 2 Answers

    My Toyota doesn't have any lights on the interior and the starter won't start but I replace the ignition switch and make sure all of the fuses were good I also ran a test on the battery and it has ...

    1986 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr SR5 4WD Standard Cab SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 92 Toyota Pickup surging idle issue 87 Answers

    My 92 Toyota pickup (22re engine) has developed a bad surging idle issue when the engine is warm. I've had my air/idle control valve cleaned, and checked the idle screw seal to see if there was a vacu...

    1992 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1986 Toyota Pickup

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Toyota Pickup Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Reelin68
    Reputation
    2,860
  • #2
    wabbo369
    Reputation
    1,350
  • #3
    willwoff
    Reputation
    800
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota 4Runner
1,003 Great Deals out of 10,615 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Hilux
4 listings
Used Ford F-150
6,461 Great Deals out of 169,177 listings starting at $1,871
Used Ford Ranger
656 Great Deals out of 21,674 listings starting at $1,900
Used Toyota Corolla
1,396 Great Deals out of 27,607 listings starting at $1,450
Used Toyota Land Cruiser
48 Great Deals out of 4,745 listings starting at $5,347
Used Honda Civic
1,297 Great Deals out of 26,038 listings starting at $997
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,386 Great Deals out of 60,821 listings starting at $2,500

Used Cars for Sale

1995 Toyota Pickup For Sale
1 listing
1994 Toyota Pickup For Sale
4 listings
1993 Toyota Pickup For Sale
5 listings
1992 Toyota Pickup For Sale
6 listings starting at $18,995
1991 Toyota Pickup For Sale
4 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.