Pull-In Windings Test
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Connect test equipment as in hold-in windings test. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS TEST. See Fig 1 . Ground starter solenoid terminal "M". Turn switch on and quickly adjust carbon pile load until voltage reads as specified. See the PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. Check ammeter reading. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. Refer to the PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. If ammeter reading is not as specified, replace starter solenoid.
HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Engine | Starter Motor | Amps | ||
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| 3.8L | SD255 | (1) 10-20 | ||
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PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Engine | Starter Motor | Amps | ||
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| 3.8L | SD255 | (1) 60-85 | ||
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