Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
Starter Solenoid TestM/T
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the customer's audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the starter cable (A), BLK/WHT wire (B), and motor cable (C).
4. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground). There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, go to step 5.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
5. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and M terminal. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
6. Install the reverse order of removal.
7. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
8. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's audio presets.
9. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
10. Set the clock.