Sectional View - Tandem Solenoid Starter (TSS)
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NOTE:
Some variations in the illustration shown, but the essential information is always correct.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced engagement mechanism |
| 2 | Pinion gear solenoid |
| 3 | Motor solenoid |
| 4 | Starter motor housing |
| 5 | Pinion gear |
In the Tandem Solenoid Starter (TSS) the pinion gear solenoid and the motor solenoid are connected to the pinion gear relay and the starter relay respectively. These two relays are controlled by the PCM.