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Starter Solenoid Test

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  3. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground). There should be continuity.
    • If there is continuity, go to step 4.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
      Fig 1: Checking Hold-In Coil For Continuity Between S Terminal And Armature Housing (Ground)
      G03639133Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and M terminal. There should be continuity.
    • If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
  5. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
  6. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system.
  7. Enter the customer's audio presets, and set the clock.
  8. Do the power window unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
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