Starter Solenoid

This test can only be performed with starter motor removed from vehicle.

1. Remove starter motor from vehicle. Refer to Starter Motor Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect wire from solenoid field coil terminal.
3. Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid field coil terminal with a continuity tester. See Fig 1. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.
   Fig 1: Continuity Between Solenoid & Field Coil Terminals

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4. Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid case. See Fig 2. There should be continuity. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.

Fig 2: Continuity Between Solenoid Terminal & Case

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