Service Manual

8-6 STARTER SYSTEM
Electric Starter System
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Measure the continuity of the solenoid when activated.
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Set the hand tester selector switch to the R × 1 Ω position
and connect the leads across the large terminals [A] as
shown in the figure.
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Turn the engine switch to the START (II) position and read
the tester.
If the solenoid does not click or if the tester reads more
than 0 Ω the solenoid is faulty. Replace it.
If the solenoid makes a single clicking sound, the tester
reads 0 Ω and the rest of the starter circuit is good.
If solenoid clicks once but the tester does not read 0 Ω,
the solenoid is faulty. Replace it.
If the solenoid does not click at all, proceed with the fol-
lowing.
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Disconnect the switch lead [A].
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Set the hand tester to the R × 1 Ω position and connect
the leads as shown in the figure.
Switch Terminal [A]
To Ground [B]
If the tester does not read close to 0 Ω,thes
olenoid is
faulty. Replace it.
If the tester reads close to 0 Ω, the solenoid may be good.
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Check the voltage to the solenoid from the engine switch.
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Set the hand tester selector switch to the 25 V DC position
and connect it as shown in the figure.
Switch Lead Connector [A]
To Ground [B]
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Turn the engine switch to the START (II) position and read
the tester.
If the tester reads battery voltage, the circuit is good.
If the tester reads much less than battery voltage or no
voltage at all, either the wiring or the engine switch is
bad. Check the engine switch or the wiring for damaged
or broken wires and replace as required.