Starter Solenoid Test
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure(See
DISCONNECTION
.
- Remove the battery and battery base (see step 11 on ENGINE REMOVAL
).
- Disconnect the positive starter cable (A), S terminal connector (B), and motor cable (C).
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- Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground) (D). There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
- Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the M terminal. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
- Reconnect the starter cable, S terminal connector, and motor cable.
- Install the battery and battery base (See step 62 on ENGINE INSTALLATION
.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (See
RECONNECTION
.