Hey folks,

A few days ago I upgraded to a 100 amp denso alt in my '93 240. While I was at it I rerouted the oil pressure and alt idiot light wires, as is sometimes recommended, and I switched out the crusty harness to the starter and the stubby ground wire to the engine block with new 4 gauge wire. The change was dramatic mostly i think because of the cracked and exposed state of the ground harness. With a warm running engine with no ac, lights, stereo, etc. I was getting a reading of about 14.15 volts at the battery at the battery. With ac, headlights, fogs burning I was getting 13.40 to 55 or something. But then a couple of days later, my starter solenoid stopped functioning leaving me stranded. My question: was the bump up to the 4 gauge wiring the reason for my starter woes? I don't know why it would be. The battery when engine is off was holding at about 12.50 volts. But I do not want to have to have to change out the starter again anytime soon. Those are a couple of rough bolts. Thanks in advance... William.