Does a solenoid have a battery?
Does a solenoid have a battery? Parts of Solenoid Starters in Automobiles The solenoid starter system in an automobile is fairly simple. It consists of a battery from which the system's initial charge is derived, which is directly connected to the solenoid. Inside the solenoid are a pull-in coil (the larger coil) and a hold-in coil. What kind of battery does a Ford Ranger have? Your 2010 Ford Ranger battery has to deliver enough CCA (cold cranking amps) to turn the starter regardless of conditions. But even a strong car battery won't last long if your alternator isn't charging it...