is there an easy way to test the integrity of a starter solenoid off the car …before installing it?
Thanks!
is there an easy way to test the integrity of a starter solenoid off the car …before installing it?
Thanks!
You can check by using an ohm meter but that will only tell if the contacts are passing voltage, not whether they are up to carrying the current required.
You could wire it up to a battery with a starter motor , and try it !
If you are testing the solenoid in isolation off the starter make sure you have a metal object inside the centre of the coil or it will quickly overheat
To see if it clicks, you can connect test leads from a battery to the body and the small terminal. Mine is positive ground, but polarity does not matter just for this test.
or move to OFF the battery quick disconnect switch…which I trust you have.