CAT 2508279 SOLENOID K for C18 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS

2508279 SOLENOID K for Caterpillar C18 — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part

WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement SOLENOID K (Part # 2508279). Designed for CAT C18, 3516B, C15, 336D, 3516C, 3512, 3516, C7, C9 equipment.

Compatible Models

Key Features

• ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C18, 3516B, C15, 336D, 3516C, 3512, 3516, C7, C9
• ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
• ✔ Genuine CAT lines: New Genuine / Cat Reman / Cat Classic | OEM-equivalent direct replacements
• ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time

Specifications

Part Number (MPN)	2508279
Product Name	SOLENOID K
Brand	CAT
Applicable Models	C18, 3516B, C15, 336D, 3516C, 3512, 3516, C7, C9
Weight	2.22 kg
Condition	New (Genuine CAT / OEM-equivalent direct replacement)
Warranty	12 Months

Where This Part Fits

Every row below is a real listing of 2508279 in the Caterpillar parts manual: the machine it is published under, the system it belongs to, the group number and the manual page. Use it to confirm the part against your own parts book before ordering.

Machine	System	Group No.	Manual Page
336D	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	207-1556	p.211
3512	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	106-8554	p.1275
3516	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	106-8554	p.561
3516B	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	207-1556	p.738
3516C	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	207-1556	p.534
C15	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	207-1556	p.961
C18	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	207-1556	p.860
C7	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	153-9714	p.696

System Notes — ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM

The electrical and starting system covers the battery, starter motor, alternator, wiring harness, relays, switches and the instrument panel. It carries current from the batteries to the starter to crank the engine, and from the alternator back to keep the batteries charged. Because these machines work in dust, vibration and wide temperature swings, connectors corrode, harness insulation chafes against the frame, and starter solenoids burn out from repeated short cranks. Parts in this group are usually replaced on a symptom basis — slow cranking, a dash warning, lights that dim under load, or a no-start condition traced to an open circuit.

FAQ

Is 2508279 the right part for my machine?
Match the part number on your old part, or send us your equipment serial number — WSTPARTS verifies fitment free of charge for CAT C18.

Genuine CAT vs direct replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT covers three factory lines: New Genuine, Cat Reman (core exchange with core charge) and Cat Classic (brand-new economy line). OEM-equivalent direct replacements are non-CAT parts; grade and warranty are confirmed in the quotation.

Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a warranty per quotation.

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