Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

Starter Solenoid Test

1. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the battery base.

3. Remove the splash separator and the intake air ducts:

- J35Z2 engine
- J35Z3 engine

4. Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the positive starter cable (B), the motor wire (C), and the S terminal connector (D).

M/T model





A/T model





5. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground). There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

6. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the M terminal. There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

7. Connect the wire and connector in the reverse order of removal.

8. Install the splash separator and the intake air ducts:

- J35Z2 engine
- J35Z3 engine

9. Install the battery base.

10. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.