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Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

Starter Solenoid Continuity Check:





1. Disconnect wire from M (motor) terminal.

Starter Solenoid Continuity Check:




2. Check for continuity between S (solenoid) terminal and M (motor) terminal with a continuity tester. Continuity should be detected.

Starter Solenoid Continuity Check:





3. Check for continuity between S terminal and solenoid housing. Continuity should be detected. If continuity is detected, solenoid is good.
4. If continuity is not detected in either (2) and (3) test, the solenoid has an open circuit and is defective. Replace the starter assembly.