Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
19. If the solenoid does not pass the following tests, install a new solenoid.
19.1. Connect J21008-A between the BAT terminal and the metal housing (ground).
19.2. The lamp should not light, meaning that the terminal is not grounded.
19.3. Connect J21008-A between the (S) terminal and the metal housing.
The lamp should light.
19.4. Connect J21008-A between the (M) terminal and the (S) terminal, or connect the test lamp between the (M) terminal and the metal
housing.
The lamp should light.
NOTE: To prevent overheating of the solenoid pull-in winding, do not leave the winding energized for more than 15 seconds. The current draw will
decrease as the winding temperature increases.
20. Inspect the hold-in winding and the pull-in winding.
Important: Before testing, the solenoid must be removed from the starter motor, or the field lead must be removed from the terminal on the
solenoid.
21. In order to test both windings, perform the following procedure:
21.1. Connect an ammeter in series with a 12 V battery positive terminal, and the switch (S) terminal on the starter solenoid.
21.2. Connect a digital multimeter J39200 to the (S) terminal on the starter solenoid and to the negative battery terminal.
21.3. Connect the carbon pile (variable resistance) across the battery.
21.4. Ground the solenoid motor (M) terminal.
21.5. Adjust the voltage to 10 V and observe the ammeter reading.
21.6. The reading should be between 60-85 amperes.
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A higher ammeter reading means that the winding is shorted or grounded.
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A lower ammeter reading means that there is excessive resistance in the winding.
21.7. The winding resistance can be read directly. This is done with a digital multimeter J39200 which measures in tenths of an ohm.
21.8. Coil resistance is determined by dividing the voltage by the amperes (voltage/amperes).
Starter Installation
