Starter Solenoid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This test can only be performed with starter motor removed from vehicle.

Remove starter motor from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL and INSTALLATION .
Disconnect wire from solenoid field coil terminal.

Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid field coil terminal with a continuity tester. See Fig 1. There should be continuity. If OK, go to step 4. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.

Fig 1: Continuity Between Solenoid And Field Coil Terminals - Typical

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1 - OHMMETER

2 - SOLENOID TERMINAL

3 - FIELD COIL TERMINAL

Check for continuity between solenoid terminal and solenoid case. See Fig 2. There should be continuity. If not OK, replace faulty starter motor assembly.

Fig 2: Continuity Between Solenoid Terminal And Case - Typical

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1 - SOLENOID TERMINAL

2 - OHMMETER

3 - SOLENOID