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Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

Fig. 6 Starter Motor Terminal Locations. Accord:




Fig. 7 Starter Motor Terminal Locations. Prelude:




1. Check hold in coil for continuity between S terminal and ground as shown in Fig. 6 on Accord models and Fig. 7 on Prelude models. Continuity should exist.
2. Check pull in coil for continuity between S and M terminals. Continuity should exist.
3. If solenoid does not operate as specified, replace solenoid.