Service Manual
Starter Solenoid ISB, ISBe and QSB (Common Rail [...]
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If the wire connecting the starter solenoid and keyswitch is
not loose or damaged and the starter will not operate:
• Remove the cable connecting the starter and starter
solenoid from the solenoid terminal.
• Connect the multimeter positive (+) lead to the
solenoid "S" or switch terminal and the negative (-)
lead to the chassis or an engine ground location.
• Turn the keyswitch to the START position.
• If the multimeter indicates voltage and the starter will
not operate, the starter solenoid is malfunctioning and
must be replaced.
• Refer to Procedure 013-020
If the multimeter does not indicate system voltage:
• Check the wire connecting the starter solenoid “S” or
switch terminal to the magnetic switch for breaks, and
for loose or corroded connections.
• Check that there are no blown fuses.
• Check voltage to the keyswitch and magnetic switch.
Refer to Procedure 013-017 and Refer to Procedure
013-030
• Check application of the safety shut-off systems.
If the wire connecting the starter solenoid to the magnetic
switch is not loose or damaged and the starter will not
operate:
• Check the cable connecting the starter solenoid to the
starter motor for breaks, and for loose or corroded
connections.