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Return Test

  1. Apply 12 volts between "M" (MT) terminal and solenoid case. Pull pinion out and release it (push plunger into solenoid body by hand). See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Connections for Conducting Return Test (Connect battery to "M" terminal and solenoid case.)
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  2. If case is short-circuited, pinion will remain out (plunger will be attracted). If nothing happens, solenoid is good.
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