Solenoid Test
CAUTION:
To prevent coil from burning, DO NOT apply voltage to starter assembly for more than 10 seconds.
- Disconnect the field coil wire from the "M" terminal of solenoid switch.
- Connect a 12V battery between "S" terminal and the starter body. See Fig 1.
- Connect the field coil wire to the "M" terminal.
- If the pinion moves out, the pull-in coil of solenoid is working properly. If the pinion does not move, replace the solenoid.
- Disconnect the field coil wire from the "M" terminal.
- If the pinion has moved out, the hold-in coil of the solenoid is working properly. If the pinion moves in, replace the solenoid.