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2007 Buell P3: Electric Starter 5-13
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Solenoid Hold-in Test
1. See Figure 5-14. With test leads still connected in the
manner specified in the previous SOLENOID PULL-IN
TEST, disconnect solenoid motor terminal/battery
negative test lead (B) at negative battery post only;
reconnect loose end of this test lead to positive bat-
tery post instead.
2. Observe starter pinion.
a. If starter pinion remains in pull-in position, solenoid
is working properly.
b. If starter pinion does not remain in pull-in position,
replace the solenoid.
Solenoid Return Test
1. See Figure 5-15. With test leads still connected in the
manner specified at the end of the previous SOLENOID
HOLD-IN TEST, disconnect solenoid relay terminal/
positive battery post test lead (C) at either end.
2. Observe starter pinion.
a. If starter pinion returns to its original position, sole-
noid is working properly.
b. If starter pinion does not return to its original posi-
tion, replace the solenoid.
Figure 5-14. Hold-In Test
Battery
a0170x5x
1. Motor terminal
2. Relay terminal
2
1
Figure 5-15. Return Test
Battery
a0171x5x
1. Motor terminal
2. Relay terminal
1
2