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Starter Solenoid

  1. Remove bridge strap connecting solenoid to motor. Check windings by connecting a 12-volt self-powered test light between solenoid main terminal STA and solenoid body. If light illuminates, both windings are satisfactory.
  2. Ensure that contacts open and close satisfactorily by connecting a 12-volt self-powered test light between starter solenoid main terminals. Test light should not illuminate.
    NOTE: Step 3) uses a non-powered (standard) test light.
  3. Connect a test light to STARTER terminal of solenoid and ground. Apply voltage to STA and BAT terminals of solenoid. Solenoid should be heard to operate as contacts close and test light should illuminate. When voltage is removed from STA terminal of solenoid, test light should go out. If solenoid does not click and test light does not go out, replace solenoid and repeat test.
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