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Fig. 3: Identifying Starter Solenoid Terminals Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America HOLD-IN COIL TEST 1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid. 2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch starter case. If solenoid plunger is pulled in, hold-in coil is good. If solenoid plunger is not pulled in, replace solenoid. PINION RETURN TEST 1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "M" of starter solenoid. 2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch starter case. Pull pinion outward and release it. Replace solenoid if pinion remains out. PINION GAP MEASUREMENT 1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid. 2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between pinion and stopper. See Fig. 4. 3) Clearance should be within specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust clearance by adding or removing gaskets between solenoid and front housing. |