[Merc Cruzer]

Sorry but this will be a long one, but I will attempt to document the answers to the prior questions with pictures. I find they explain the findings better than words.

I am posting pictures (#1-3) of the book part number (FAB 11450-B) for the solenoid, the part number stamped on the solenoid (showing it is the correct part for the car). Other pictures show the multimeter continuity readings when the solenoid is in the car and the test:

1. (last picture) is between the small terminal and the mounting screw
2. (picture #7) small terminal and the left post (going to the battery). By the way the
case is not marked battery on either side/post, no continuity.
3. (picture # 6) small terminal and the right post (to the starter),no continuity.
4. (picture #4 ) small post and continuity to the mounting bracket
5. (picture #5) showing the multimeter is working correctly.

I am open for suggestions, for any other readings, tests or pictures, any of you may have, to explain the situation. Another point, is on the new ones, the small post is isolated from the mounting bracket. One final point, when I had one of the new ones mounted and wired in the car, the jumper wire I normally use to bump the motor over, hooked between the small post and the battery post did not work. When I pushed on the button, on the solenoid, it turned the motor over, but stuck on, so I had to disconnect the battery cable, to disconnect it.

This solenoid, works perfectly in the car.

Thanks in advance for your input.