Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

Starter Solenoid Test

Removal

1. Battery Terminal - Disconnection





1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery.

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.

2. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

3. Tire and Wheel-Removal, Front Right





1. Remove the right front wheel.

4. Engine Undercover





1. Remove the engine undercover (A).

5. Starter





1. Remove the intake manifold bracket.





2. Disconnect the connector.





3. Remove the clamps and the connector.





4. Remove the starter.





5. Disconnect the cable and the connector.

Test

1. Starter Solenoid - Test





1. Remove the motor cable (A).

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

* If there is continuity, go to step 3.
* If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

3. 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.

4. Connect the motor cable.

Installation

1. Starter





1. Connect the cable and the connector. Make sure the starter cable crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect it.





2. Install the starter, then loosely install the upper mounting bolt (A) and the lower mounting bolt (B).

3. Tighten the upper mounting bolt, then tighten the lower mounting bolt.





4. Install the clamps and the connector.





5. Connect the connector.





6. Install the intake manifold bracket.

2. Engine Undercover





1. Install the engine undercover (A).

3. Tire and Wheel-Installation, Front Right





1. Install the right front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

4. Battery Terminal - Reconnection





NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.

1. Clean the battery terminals.

2. Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3. Connect the negative cable and battery sensor (B) to the battery.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

5. Starter After Install - Check

1. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.