Pull-In Windings Test

Connect test equipment as in hold-in windings test. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS TEST. See Figure. Ground starter solenoid terminal "M". Turn switch on and quickly adjust carbon pile load until voltage reads as specified. See the PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. Check ammeter reading. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. Refer to the PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. If ammeter reading is not as specified, replace starter solenoid.

HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Starter Motor

Amps

2.4L

SD255

⁽¹⁾ 10-20

PG260MQ

⁽²⁾ *

3.1L

SD205

⁽¹⁾ 10-20

PG260MQ

⁽²⁾ *

⁽¹⁾	At 10 volts.

⁽²⁾	Information not available at time of publication.

PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Starter Motor

Amps

2.4L

PG260MQ

⁽²⁾ *

SD255

⁽¹⁾ 60-85

3.1L

PG260 F1

⁽²⁾ *

SD205

⁽¹⁾ 60-85

⁽¹⁾	At 10 volts.

⁽²⁾	Information not available at time of publication.

Fig 1: Solenoid Winding Test Connections

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