Is my starter solenoid bad?

[Dudecw]

I have a 2011 Pro RMK with an estart system that I have never been able to use (bought the sled last summer). It pull starts fine and all gauges work once its going.
With a fully charged battery, when I turn the key to on the gauges do not come on (not sure if this is normal). When I turn the key to start the engine does not turn over. I don't hear any clicks from the solenoid either.

I can jump across the two big posts on the solenoid with a screwdriver and the starter turns so I know it works and is not locked up.

With my test light I can see that I have constant power to the small post on the left (looking at the solenoid from the front of the sled towards the back). I can also see that when I turn the key to start it completes a ground to the small post on the right.

Are all of these are normal? Does this mean I just have a bad solenoid? What else should I check?

Thanks for the help,
Chris

 

[mountainhorse]

Post up some photos or your battery and connections at the battery.

Check connectors at the switch, the circuit breaker, the electric start sub harness.

 

[poman]

Yes , if you cross the posts on the selenoid and the starter turns the selenoid is bad. Should only be $20 or so to replace.