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06-12-2007, 12:10 AM
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testing a starter?
Is it possible to jump a starter with a battery to see if it is working, before it gets installed?(without causing damage is the main concern)
I bought a parts car with the starter in the trunk....would like to know if it works without installing it to find out it doesn't.
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06-12-2007, 12:11 AM
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Your general mcparts store can test them for you at no charge.. well I know they can here in the US
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06-12-2007, 12:31 AM
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Okay, thanks....but can you do it yourself?
I prefer to "learn" rather than "have done for me".... 
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06-12-2007, 12:39 AM
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Sure you can test it. Using jumper cables, attach the - from the battery to the case of the starter and the + from the battery to the hot stud on the solenoid. Then-I use a screw driver-connect the hot stud or the jumper clamp to spade connector near it. Hold the starter down with your foot as it will want to jump around when it works.
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06-12-2007, 12:47 AM
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Just what I was looking for...thanks.
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06-12-2007, 08:19 PM
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Well that works.....took all of five minutes including going to the garage and finding my cables, and I now know I have a working starter that will get installed, instead of a dud that would only need removal again.
Thanks again.
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