Pull-In Windings Test

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

3.8L

⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ 5-15

4.0L

PG260

⁽²⁾ 30-50

⁽¹⁾	Information not available at time of publication.

⁽²⁾	At 11.5 volts.

PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Starter Motor

Amps

3.8L

⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ 30-50

4.0L

⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ 30-50

⁽¹⁾	Information not available at time of publication.

⁽²⁾	At 11.5 volts.

Fig 1: Solenoid Winding Test Connections

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