Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 329

8A - 14 ELECTRICAL
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SOLENOID TESTING
Refer to Group 8B - Battery/Starter/Generator Ser­
vice for starter removal procedures.
(1) Disconnect field coil wire from field coil termi­
nal (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Field Coil Wire Terminal
(2) Check for continuity between solenoid terminal
and field coil terminal with a continuity tester. There
should be continuity (Fig. 10).
(3) Check for continuity between solenoid terminal
and solenoid housing. There should be continuity
(Fig. 11).
(4) I f there is continuity, solenoid is good. I f there
is no continuity i n either test, solenoid has an open
circuit and is defective. Replace the starter motor.
(5) Install starter as described i n Group 8B - Bat­
tery/Starter/Generator Service.
Fig. 10 Continuity Test Between Solenoid Terminal
and Field Coil Terminal
SOLENOID
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Fig. 11 Continuity Test Between Solenoid Terminal
and Solenoid Housing
(6) Connect field coil wire to field coil terminal
(Fig. 9).
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
Refer to Group 21 - Transmissions for diagnostic
information.
CLUTCH SWITCH
Refer to Group 6 - Clutch for diagnostic informa­
tion.