Starter Solenoid Bench Test

1. Remove solenoid assembly.
2. Connect solenoid to 6 volt DC power supply with an ammeter in series. Connect positive lead of power supply to solenoid terminal, positive lead of ammeter to solenoid sleeve and negative lead of power supply to other ammeter terminal.
3. Turn on circuit and check current draw for hold-in coil.
4. Transfer positive ammeter lead to solenoid lead terminal and check current draw for pull-in coil.
5. If current draw for hold-in coil is not 8---9 amps @ 77°F, current draw for pull-in coil is not 13---15 amps @ 77°F or winding appears burnt or damaged, replace solenoid assembly.