Starter Solenoid Test
- Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
- Remove the air intake duct splash separator (see step 4 on ENGINE REMOVAL )
- Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the positive starter cable (B), the motor wire (C), and the S terminal connector (D)
- Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground) There should be continuity
- If there is continuity, go to step 6
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid
- Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the M terminal There should be continuity
- If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid
- Install the wire and the connector in the reverse order of removal
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
- Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )