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Ignition Lock Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

A/T KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

1. Remove the solenoid connector.




2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Standard resistance: 12 - 16 Ohms




3. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal #2. and the negative (-) lead to terminal #1.
4. Check that an operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.