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Starter Solenoid

STARTER SOLENOID




This test can only be performed with starter motor removed from vehicle.
1. Remove starter motor from vehicle. Refer to Starter Motor Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect wire from solenoid field coil terminal.
3. Check for continuity between solenoid terminal (3) and solenoid field coil terminal (2) with a continuity tester (1). There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.




4. Check for continuity between solenoid terminal (1) and solenoid case. There should be continuity. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.