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Preliminary Test

Ensure battery is fully charged and has load tested okay. If starter will not crank engine with fully charged battery, proceed with the following test.

  1. Using a digital voltmeter, connect positive voltmeter lead to starter solenoid terminal "S" and negative lead to starter housing. See Figure.
  2. Turn ignition switch to START position, and observe voltmeter reading. If voltage at terminal "S" is greater than 8 volts, starter or circuit malfunction is indicated. See VOLTAGE DROP TEST  and STARTER GROUND CIRCUIT TEST.
  3. If voltage is not present or is less than 8 volts at starter solenoid terminal "S", malfunction in circuit to terminal "S" is indicated. Proceed to the following tests.
NOTE: If the solenoid is extremely hot, it may not function even though voltage at the "S" terminal is 8 volts or more. Allow solenoid to cool and retest.
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