Starter Solenoid

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This test can only be performed with starter motor removed from vehicle.

Remove starter motor from vehicle. See STARTER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Disconnect wire from solenoid field coil terminal.
Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid field coil terminal with a continuity tester. See Fig 1 . There should be continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.

Fig 1: Continuity Between Solenoid Terminal And Case
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Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid case. See Fig 2 . There should be continuity. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.

Fig 2: Continuity Between Solenoid Terminal And Case

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