If you mean the starter solenoid,it is the smaller round housing fastened to the starter itself.
It is connected to the starter. The larger part is the starter itself and connected to that is a smaller cylinder shaped part which is the solenoid itself
The starter solenoid is on the starter.The starter solenoid is on the starter.
Not to bash on the last answer, but, the starter solenoid probably isn't at fault here. If it will start with the screwdriver then the starter solenoid is functioning. It either does or it doesnt. The answer lies in circuitry back from the solenoid to the ignition switch. You could have a bad ignition switch or neutral/safety switch.AnswerDefective starter solenoid.
The starter solenoid is on the starter.The starter solenoid is on the starter.
The starter solenoid is built on the starter.The starter solenoid is built on the starter.
The starter solenoid to my knowledge is part of the starter. Follow the (+) battery cable to the starter. Adjacent you will find a smaller aprox 16 gauge wire with a connector. That's the solenoid. Likely starter problems on the pre-05 Subies are the "Contactor set" located inside the top cap of the solenoid. Cost about $3.00
Usually the solenoid is mounted on the starter on newer vehicles. There are exceptions, however. The easiest way to tell is to look at the starter. If the solenoid is mounted on it, it will be a smaller cylinder shaped object with one large wire and one or two smaller wires attached to the end of it.
You should locate and test the solenoid. Most have three connections. There is a large cable from the battery to the solenoid, from the solenoid to the starter and from the start switch to the solenoid. The power terminals to the battery and the starter are large and have large cables. The starter switch connection is much smaller. Turning the key to 'start' provides a low current voltage to the solenoid causing the solenoid relay to close and power from the battery cable to connect through to the starter. If that voltage is present then the solenoid or the wiring between the solenoid and battery or solenoid and starter is suspect. If that voltage is missing then the starter switch or solenoid feed line may have failed.
The starter solenoid is on the starter.
The solenoid is on the starter.
Right side of vehicle under the oil filter for 4.0 engines. It is located on the starter. The solenoid is another smaller cylindrical shaped device that is mounted to the starter. If you have to replace it you have to buy the whole starter assembly that comes with a solenoid. I have not found a way to replace only the solenoid. Jeep engineered this to benefit their dealer service garages.