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Starter Inspection

SOLENOID TEST




1. Check for continuity between S and M terminals with ohmmeter. Replace solenoid if there is no continuity.




2. Check for continuity between S terminal and solenoid body with ohmmeter. Replace solenoid if there is no continuity.




3. Check continuity between M and B terminal with ohmmeter. Replace solenoid if there is continuity.

BRUSH AND BRUSH HOLDER

1. Check continuity between each insulated brush and plate with ohmmeter. Replace brush holder if there is continuity.




2. Replace spring it There is no continuity.

FIELD COIL




1. Check for continuity between M terminal wire and brushes with ohmmeter. Replace yoke assembly if there is no continuity.
2. Check continuity between M terminal wire and yoke with ohmmeter. Replace yoke assembly if there is continuity.




3. Check if field coil is loose. Replace yoke assembly if necessary.

ARMATURE




1. Check continuity between commutator and core with ohmmeter. Replace armature if there is continuity.




2. Check continuity between commutator and shaft with ohmmeter. Replace armature if there is continuity.