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Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection




Starter Solenoid Test

1. Remove the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.

2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.

3. Remove the air intake duct splash separator.

4. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the positive starter cable (B), the motor wire (C), and the S terminal connector (D).

M/T model





A/T model





5. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground). There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

6. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the M terminal. There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

7. Connect the wire and the connector in the reverse order of removal.

8. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

9. Install the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.