Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
Magnetic Switch Pull-In Test
Magnetic Switch Pull-in Test
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.
3. Manually pull out the pinion as far as the pinion stopper position.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
4. If pinion moves out, then pull-in coil is good. If it doesn't, replace magnetic switch.
Magnetic Switch Hold-In Test
Magnetic Switch Hold-in Test
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and body.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. If pinion remains out, everything is in order. If pinion moves in, hold-in circuit is open. Replace magnetic switch.
Fig. 9 Testing Magnetic Switch Return Function
Magnetic Switch Return Test
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between M-terminal and body.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. Pull pinion out and release. If pinion quickly returns to its original position, everything is in order. If it doesn't, replace magnetic switch.
