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How to Check the Pinion Ejection Opel Frontera A

Pinion Ejection, Check

.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Starter - see corresponding operation.

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Nut and cable from starter terminal M (1) of solenoid switch.
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Pull out test.

Connect solenoid switch to battery - negative cable to starter terminal M (1) and positive cable to starter terminal S (2). Coil is satisfactory if pinion ejects.

Hold in test.

Pinion should remain ejected when negative cable is disconnected from starter terminal M (1).

Return test.

Disconnect positive cable. Pinion should return immediately when positive cable is disconnected.
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Cable to starter terminal M (arrowed) of solenoid switch.

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Starter terminal M nut - 5 Nm / 3 to 4 lbf ft.
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