Switch Assembly

Model without Auto Start Stop

Using a circuit tester, check there is continuity between S terminal and M terminal, and between S terminal and ground. Also, check that there is no continuity between M terminal and B terminal.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between S Terminal And M Terminal

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Terminals	Standard
Terminal S - terminal M	1 Ω or less
Terminal S - Ground	1 Ω or less
Terminal M - terminal B	1 MΩ or more

Model with Auto Start Stop

Disconnect the harness from the M terminal.
CAUTION: Hold the disconnected harness so that it does not contact the terminal or wiring.

Using a circuit tester, check there is continuity between SL1 (pinion terminal) and ground, and between SL2 (contact terminal) and ground.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between SL1 (Pinion Terminal) And Ground

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Terminals	Standard
SL1 (pinion terminal) - Ground	1 Ω or less
SL2 (contact terminal) - Ground	1 Ω or less

Using a circuit tester, check there is no continuity between SL1 (pinion terminal) and M terminal, between SL2 (contact terminal) and M terminal, and between M terminal and B terminal.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between SL2 (Contact Terminal) And M Terminal

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Terminals	Standard
SL1 (pinion terminal) - M terminal	1 MΩ or more
SL2 (contact terminal) - M terminal	1 MΩ or more
Terminal M - terminal B	1 MΩ or more