Engine Starting Troubleshooting G 85
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7.5 Checking the Starter Solenoid
Prerequisites î Battery voltage measuring 11â13VDC
Procedure Follow the procedure below to check the starter solenoid.
1. Locate the starter and the starter solenoid.
2. Check the connection of the large red wire.
3. Check the voltage between the large red wire and ground.
Is at least 9.8VDC measured?
4. Place the START/RUN switch in the ON position. Check voltage between the small red
wire and ground during the cranking cycle.
Is at least 9.8VDC measured?
5. If at least 9.8VDC is present at the starter and at the starter solenoid, the engine should
crank. If the engine does not crank, the starter motor has failed. Replace the starter
motor.
The starter solenoid has now been checked. Continue with Checking the Intake Heater
Relay.
Yes____ No____ Your reading
Continue Repair or replace the large red wire.
Yes____ No____ Your reading
Continue Repair or replace small red wire.
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