Hold-In Coil Test; Connections For Conducting Solenoid Pull-In Test; Connections For Conducting Solenoid Hold-In Test - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

Fig. 1:

Connections for Conducting Solenoid Pull-In Test

Remove solenoid-to-starter lead before testing.
2) If pinion moves outward (or plunger is pulled-in),
pull-in coil is good. If not, replace magnetic switch.

Hold-In Coil Test

1) Connect a jumper wire between the "M" (MT) terminal and
solenoid case. Apply 8 volts to "S" terminal to pull in the plunger.
See Fig. 2. Disconnect lead to "M" (MT) terminal.
Fig. 2:

Connections for Conducting Solenoid Hold-In Test

Make tests in less than 10 seconds to avoid solenoid damage.
2) If pinion remains out (plunger is pulled-in), hold-in
coil is good. If not, replace magnetic switch.
Return Test
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