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Either connecvt 12V directly to starter to make sure it rotates - Safely secure (a lot of torque) or bring to an auto parts store that has the ability to fully check for drag amperage draw etc. - most will do this free Yes, it is called 'bench testing' and requires that the starter be removed from the vehicle. Many repair shops and some parts shops can do a bench test cheaply, sometimes free, if the removed starter is brought to them. Firstly, after removing the starter, check the bendix gear (small gear inside the starter on a shaft) for excessive wear, cracks, or breakage. If any exists, replace the gear or entire starter as necessary. The bendix can often, but not always, be replaced by itself cheaply. Bench testing is done by securing the starter in some fashion, usually in a vise, but it can be strapped to something solid or held down with your foot (carefully, when voltage is applied the starter will want to jump, roll and twist with sometimes huge torque). Once the starter is secure, positive electricity is applied to the correct solenoid wiring stud, sometimes marked with 'S', (usually from a vehicle battery with jumper cables), and then the negative cable is touched to the starter housing. What should happen is that the bendix (small gear on the starter shaft) should fly down to the tip of the starter shaft and spin. If the bendix spins, but doesn't shoot down the shaft, the starter solenoid is bad. Replace the solenoid. This is usually cheaper than replacing the entire starter, but check both prices and judge the best action. If nothing happens at all, try a different wiring stud (if more than one is present). If still no response, the starter probably needs to be replaced. When obtaining a new starter, take the old one along for reference and possibly a confirmation bench test to determine the correct parts required.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe best way to test a starter is to remove it from the vehicle. Remember where the wires go or mark them. Using a fully charged good battery connect jump cables to it. Positive first connected to the thicker bolt on the starter where the thick battery cable was attached to it. Connect the negative lead from the battery to the body of the start, usually the flange where the mounting bolts where. Using a fused wire jumper with alligator clips attached take power from the positive lead from the battery and jump it to the small screw where the start switch lent power to the starter. Alternately you can use a long insulated screwdriver but be careful not to shock yourself. If you aren't sure wich lead comes from the starter switch go back to the car. Take a volt meter or a test light and connect it to the smaller wire that was on the starter and put the other end to ground. Have someone turn the key to the on position and there should be no voltage; turn the key to the start position and there should be voltage.
When you jump the starter as described above the bendix spring should pop the gear out the orifice in the starter and the gear should spin rapidly. If it spins slowly or if the gear doesn't pop out the back the starter is bad.
One hint; many times a starter will function incorrectly if the vehicles motor isn't properly grounded. Find the ground strap from the motor to the chasis and remove it and clean it. Clean the contact points on either end and at the places on the motor and body where it attaches. Then reinstall it and try your starter before doing this bench test.
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∙ 11y agoload test battery from start cable on starter if good test for 12 volt start signal when key is in start position if you have both starter is bad no power from key check ignition switch than neutral safety switch
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∙ 16y agoJump starter solenoid or
Remove starter and have it tested at auto parts store
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∙ 14y agodisconnect negative battery cable first, locate it( usually near the transmission) generally has 2 or 3 bolts holding it in, remove them and pull it free after disconnecting the wires.
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∙ 16y agoThe easiest way is to remove the starter and take it to you local Auto Parts store where they will load test it for free.
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∙ 8y agoOn the solenoid, there are two poles... you can jump them with a test lead or with a starter button (which you can find at any auto parts store).
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Why makes the starter on 1998 silverado engage when the positive cable is connected and the key is not in the ignition?
Did you put a starter on it ? If so, Then you have put the starter wires in the wrong place are you have the big battery wire touching the small wire that goes to the starter. Recheck the wiring on the starter.
Would a blown starter relay cause 0 power in car with new battery and starter?
if you just put a starter on you shouldn't have any problems cause i just had the same thing happen to me i thought it was my battery so i brought a new one and it still would not start so then i had a new starter put on and i have no more problems except i have to get the codes for my radio to start back to working and the dealership want at least 50 dollars and up i hope this answer your question
Can't get my 1996 dodge grand caravan es 3.8v6 to start i have changed the starter relay and i put in a new starter what else could it be?
under the hood on the drivers side in the relay compartment
Where is the starter located in a 99 camaro and how do you tell if the starter is the reason it won't start?
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Boat... starter... huh..?
Why makes the starter on 1998 silverado engage when the positive cable is connected and the key is not in the ignition?
Did you put a starter on it ? If so, Then you have put the starter wires in the wrong place are you have the big battery wire touching the small wire that goes to the starter. Recheck the wiring on the starter.
How do i replace 97 surburban starter exactly?
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What happens if you put Ditto and a starter in the day-care?
If the starter is evolved to at least its second form then ditto and the starter will have an egg.
Where is the starter solenoid on 91 Corvette?
on the starter. Chevy has always put the starter solenoid on the starter. It is the cylinder on top of the starter that is about two inches inb diameter with all the wirs connected to it.
How do you replace a starter for a 1990 Buick Regal Gran Sport?
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yes!! by the starter and put it in!
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You are unable, starter furniture is un-tradeable
