NO-START
If a no-start condition exists and battery is known to be good, check main fusible links and large ampere main fuses in engine compartment relay box. If fusible links and fuses are okay, see IGNITION SWITCH TEST , STARTER RELAY TEST , and/or PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH under ON-VEHICLE TESTING.
SOLENOID TESTS
| CAUTION | DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result. |
- Pull-In Coil Test - Disconnect field coil lead from terminal "C". Clip ground to terminal "C" and the main body of the starter, connect the battery positive to the magnetic switch (Terminal 50). (Scheme 14) Ensure that the clutch pinion gear moves outward. If not as specified, check and replace the magnetic switch. If as specified, go to step 2.
- Hold-In Coil Test - Disconnect ground lead from terminal "C". (Scheme 15) Ensure that the pinion gear remains in outward position. If not as specified, check and replace the magnetic switch. If as specified, go to step 3.
- Pinion Gear Return Test - Disconnect the negative lead from the switch body. (Scheme 16) Verify that clutch pinion gear returns inward. If not as specified, check and replace the magnetic switch. If as specified, switch is good.
