Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Hold-In Test

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Hold-In Test:




^ Negative (-) test lead from field coil lead wire solenoid terminal.

Inspect
^ Check that the pinion remains completely in the energized position.
^ If the pinion remains in the energized position, proceed to the "Pinion Return Test".
^ If the pinion does not remain completely energized, replace the starter solenoid.