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Starter Solenoid

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

  1. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle. See STARTER MOTOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Disconnect the wire from the solenoid field coil terminal.
  3. Check for continuity between the solenoid terminal and the 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 the faulty starter motor assembly.
    Fig 1: Continuity Test Between Solenoid Terminal and Field Coil Terminal
    G00312583Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Check for continuity between the solenoid terminal and the solenoid case. See Fig 2 . There should be continuity. If not OK, replace the faulty starter motor assembly.
    Fig 2: Continuity Test Between Solenoid Terminal
    G00312659Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
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