Hold-In Coil

Connect jumper wires between a 12 volt battery and solenoid, while pressing armature into solenoid by hand. See Fig 1. Armature should remain held in. Disconnect jumper terminal 50 and armature should immediately return to its outer position.

Fig 1: Typical Connections for Hold-In Test

NOTE: Do not attempt to repair solenoid. If either test is unsatisfactory, install new solenoid.