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Retracting Test

Disconnect the battery from the starter body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly. See Fig 1 .

NOTE: The PCM memory must be reset after reconnecting battery. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURE article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery From Starter Body
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