Solenoid Test
- Remove the starter from vehicle. See STARTER MOTOR
in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Disconnect wire from solenoid field coil terminal.
- Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid field coil terminal with a continuity tester. See Fig 1
. There should be continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.
- Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid case. See Fig 2
. There should be continuity. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.