N14 Base Engine Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 013-019   Starter Solenoid

Use digital multimeter, Part No. 3377161, with the switch set to indicate D.C. volts.

Connect the multimeter positive lead to the starter solenoid positive cable terminal and the negative lead to a chassis or engine ground location.

The multimeter

must
show a voltage with the sterter switch off to be normal.

If the multimeter does

not
indicate a voltage, check the cable connecting the starter solenoid and battery for breaks. Also check for loose or corroded connections.

If the multimeter indicates a voltage, but the starter will

not
operate, check the wire connecting the starter solenoid to the starter switch for breaks, and also check for loose or corroded connections.

If the wire connecting the starter solenoid and starter switch is

not
loose or damaged, and the starter will

not
operate:

• Remove the cable connecting the starter and starter solenoid from the solenoid terminal
• Connect the multimeter positive lead to the solenoid positive terminal and the negative lead to the chassis or an engine ground location

• Turn the starter switch to the `’START” position
• If the multimeter indicates a voltage, the starter solenoid is malfunctioning and

  must
  be replaced

• If the multimeter does

  not
  indicate a voltage, check the wire connecting the starter solenoid to the magentic switch for breaks, and for loose or corroded connections

If the wire connecting the starter solenoid to the magnetic switch is

not
loose or damaged and the starter will

not
operate:

• Check the cable connecting the starter solenoid to the starting motor for breaks, and for loose or corroded connections

• Check the cable connecting the starting motor to the battery for breaks, and for loose or corroded connections

• If the cables are

  not
  loose or damaged, the starting motor is defective and

  must
  be replaced