Starter Solenoid Test

Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the battery base (see step 10 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Disconnect the positive starter cable (A), the motor wire (B), and the S terminal connector (C).

Fig 1: Positive Starter Cable, Motor Wire And S Terminal Connector With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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 5.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
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.
Connect the wire and the connector in the reverse order of removal.
Install the battery base (see step 54 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).