Starter Solenoid Test
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- Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the splash separator (see step 4 on INTAKE AIR RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the battery base (see step 11 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
- Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the positive starter cable (B), the motor wire (C), and the S terminal connector (D).
- 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 next step.
- 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.
- Connect the wire and connector in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the battery base (see step 55 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
- Install the splash separator (see step 4 on INTAKE AIR RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).