Solenoid Hold-In Test; Solenoid Return Test - Buell 2008 XB SERIES Electrical Diagnostics Manual

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1. Motor terminal
2. Battery
3. Relay terminal
Figure 1-13. Test 1: Pull-in Test

SOLENOID HOLD-IN TEST

1. See Figure 1-14. With test leads still connected in the
manner specified in the previous
ON BENCH, Solenoid Hold-In
motor terminal/battery negative test lead (B) at negative
battery post only; reconnect loose end of this test lead to
positive battery post instead.
2. Observe starter shaft.
a. If starter shaft remains extended, solenoid is working
properly.
b. If starter shaft retracts, replace the solenoid.
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1.8 TESTING STARTER
Test, disconnect solenoid
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1. Motor terminal
2. Battery
3. Relay terminal
Figure 1-14. Test 2: Hold-in Test

SOLENOID RETURN TEST

1. See Figure 1-15. With test leads still connected in the
manner specified at the end of the previous
STARTER ON BENCH, Solenoid Hold-In
solenoid relay terminal/ positive battery post test lead (C)
at either end.
2. Observe starter pinion.
a. If starter shaft retracts, solenoid is working properly.
b. If starter shaft does not retract, replace the solenoid.
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1.8 TESTING
Test, disconnect