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Solenoid Test

Check for continuity between terminals "S" and "M". See Fig 1 . If there is no continuity, replace solenoid. Connect one ohmmet er probe to solenoid body and other probe to terminal "S". Replace solenoid if there is no continuity. Connect ohmmeter probes between terminals "M" and "B". Replace solenoid if continuity is indicated.

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Terminals
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