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Preliminary Test

Ensure battery is fully charged and is in good condition. If starter will not crank engine with fully charged battery, proceed with the following test.

  1. Connect positive voltmeter lead of DVOM to "S" terminal on starter solenoid. Connect negative lead to starter housing.
  2. Set ignition switch to START position, and observe voltmeter. 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 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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