Starter Solenoid Bench Test

Before starting any tests, ensure that battery is fully charged and that all connections are good.
1. Disconnect field coil wire from field coil terminal.
2. Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and field coil terminal. There should be continuity.
3. Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid housing. There should be continuity.
4. If there is no continuity in either test, replace solenoid assembly.
5. Connect field coil wire to field coil terminal.