Starter Solenoid Test

STARTER SOLENOID TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of solenoid switch.




2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and the starter body.
3. Connect the field coil wire to the M-terminal.

CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.

4. If the pinion moves out, the pull-in coil of solenoid is working properly.
If the pinion does not move, replace the solenoid.

5. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal.
6. If the pinion has moved out, the hold-in coil of the solenoid is working properly.
If the pinion moves in, replace the solenoid.