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Control Circuit Testing

TESTING
Before testing the starting system perform a visual inspection of the starting system components and connections. Refer to Starting System cleaning and inspection procedures.

The starter control circuit components should be tested in the order in which they are listed, as follows:
- Starter Relay - Refer to Starter Relay diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Starter Solenoid - Refer to Starter Motor diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Ignition Switch - Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Clutch Pedal Position Switch - If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Park/Neutral Position Switch - If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch diagnosis and testing procedures.