Pull-In Coil Test

Connect jumper wires from negative battery terminal to terminal "C" and to starter housing. When wire is connected from positive battery terminal to terminal No. 50, pinion gear should extend fully. See Figure. If it does not, replace solenoid.

Fig 1: Solenoid Pull-In Coil Test Courtesy Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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Fig 2: Solenoid Hold-In Coil Test Courtesy Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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Fig 3: Solenoid Drive Pinion Return Test Courtesy Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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