FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Magnetic Switch Hold-In Test

Magnetic Switch Hold-In Test:




1. Disconnect wire from M-terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12V battery between S-terminal and body.


CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.


3. Draw out the pinion to the pinion stopper by hand.
4. If pinion remains out, everything is operating properly. If pinion moves in, hold-in circuit is open. Replace the magnetic switch.