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PERFORMANCE TEST
CAUTION
!
These tests must be performed within 3–5
seconds to avoid burning out coil.
Pull–in Test
Connect battery to magnetic switch as shown. Check
that plunger moves outward.
If plunger does not move, replace the starter solenoid.
Hold–In test
While connected as above with plunger out, disconnect
negative lead from terminal “M”. check that plunger
remains out.
If plunger returns inward, replace the solenoid.
Check Plunger Return
Disconnect negative lead from switch body. Check that
plunger returns inward.
If plunger does not return, replace the solenoid.
NO–LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
a) Connect battery with ammeter to starter as shown.
b) Check that starter rotates smoothly and steadily with
pinion moving out. check that ammeter reads the speci-
fied current.
Specified Current
Less than 50 A at 11V (Nippondenso)