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Only by knowing beforehand its internal resistance, is possible to tell if it is bad, by measuring its resistance (DC current). If it dropped to a lower resistance it is short-circuited, and so it's bad. If the solenoid doesn't attract or attract with less power it is also a sign that it is bad.

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