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Starter Solenoid Test

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  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  2. Remove the starter cable (A) and motor cable (B), then disconnect the connector (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Cable & Motor Cable With Connector
    G05952265Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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  4.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid (see Starter Overhaul .
  4. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and M terminal. There should be continuity.
    • If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid (see Starter Overhaul .
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
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