Drive Pinion Return Test

Disconnect jumper wire from negative battery terminal to starter housing. See Fig 1-10 . Pinion gear should now retract. If it does not retract, replace solenoid.

Fig 1: Testing Solenoid Pull-In Coil

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Fig 2: Testing Solenoid Hold-In Coil

Fig 3: Testing Solenoid Drive Pinion Return