Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Solenoid




1. Check for continuity between S and M terminals with ohmmeter. Replace solenoid if there is no continuity.




2. Check for continuity between S terminal and solenoid body with ohmmeter. Replace solenoid if there is no continuity.




3. Check continuity between M and B terminal with ohmmeter. Replace solenoid if there is continuity.


Solenoid test
1. Remove the starter.
2. Check for continuity between the solenoid terminal and the field coil terminal. If there is continuity, go to next step. If there is no continuity, repair/replace the faulty components and retest.
3. Check for continuity between the solenoid terminal and the solenoid case. If there is continuity, check the Starter Relay, Park/Neutral Position Switch, Clutch Pedal Position Switch and Ignition Switch. If there is no continuity, repair/replace the faulty components and retest.

Brush and brush holder
1. Check continuity between each insulated brush and plate with ohmmeter. Replace brush holder if there is continuity.




2. Replace spring if There is no continuity.

Field coil




1. Check for continuity between M terminal wire and brushes with ohmmeter. Replace yoke assembly if there is no continuity.
2. Check continuity between M terminal wire and yoke with ohmmeter. Replace yoke assembly if there is continuity.




3. Check if field coil is loose. Replace yoke assembly if necessary.

Armature




1. Check continuity between commutator and core with ohmmeter. Replace armature if there is continuity.




2. Check continuity between commutator and shaft with ohmmeter. Replace armature if there is continuity.