I doubt it takes the starter "solenoid" out of the equation there, else it would be a high amp circuit. So I guess the question is are YOU a tech????
I don't understand why some people get all bent out of shape here.. The guy was just trying to help and made a mistake.. Just as you did in your post about removing the solenoid from the equation. I'm believe that the test you cited will check the starter and solenoid. In other words if the jumper test is a success, the starter/solenoid is good and you should look elsewhere. If it fails, then suspect starter/solenoid/loose connection, etc..
Please, someone feel free to correct me If I am wrong.
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Originally Posted by Arthur Dalton
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..well, I sure doubt that you do either ..why would you tell the guy he is going to experience a "Spark Shower Show" by following a simple ignition/K-38 relay jumper technique we use everyday to test the starters upstream/downstream circuit??????
The simple diagnostic test I mentioned is used all the time to narrow down a starter circuit fault by taking the battery, starter , starter solinoid, and poor ground possible faults out of the equation in 30 seconds without a danger to the guy doing the test..this is NOT a HIGH AMP CIRCUIT !!!!!....We then know if the problem is upstream at the ign sw/k-38 relay, or NSS chain.
It is best not to go telling guys they had better use a helment, face shield, and gloves to do a simple diagnostics test that I post and that you know little about. It hinders the diagnosis procedure... and if there were a Danger of high amp jumpering, I would mention such in my test procedures.
Thanks.
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