Pull-In Coil Test

Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. See Fig 1 , Fig 2 or Fig 3 . Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of solenoid.
Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. If solenoid plunger moves outward, pull-in coil of solenoid is good. If solenoid plunger does not move outward, replace solenoid.

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Solenoid Terminals On Diamante, Lancer, Mirage, Montero & Montero Sport

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Fig 2: Identifying Starter Solenoid Terminals On Eclipse 2.4L & Galant 2.4L

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Fig 3: Identifying Starter Solenoid Terminals On Eclipse 3.0L & Galant 3.0L

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