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Hold-In Winding

Connect ohmmeter between small unmarked terminal of solenoid and a good ground on solenoid body. If resistance is not within specifications, hold-in (shunt) winding is bad and solenoid should be replaced.

Resistance Specifications (Ohms)

Application Pull-in Winding Hold-In Winding
Sol. Model 9S (1963-71) .40-.46 1.10-1.35
Sol. Model 10S (1963-71) .36-.42 1.49-1.71
Austin Marina (1973) ..... 1.01-1.07
Jaguar 6 &V12 (1972-73) 36-.42 1.49-1.71
MGB-GT (1972-73) .13.15 .67-.73
Triumph 6 &V8 (1972-73)
  M418G .13.15 .63-.73
  2M100 .25-.27 .76-.80
Fig 1: Lucas Starter Solenoid (Typical) (Model 1 OS Shown)
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