Aspiring romance novel cover model, and the Official 3WW slayer of thieves and swindlers. Removing the starter is not a job for a inexperienced person,the started can be rebuilt by a professional. + lead on the starter cable and - lead on the engine mounting bolt and you shold get 13+ volts when you jump the solenoid.OK.If you are getting voltage to the starter and its not turning over the engine. its time to proceed.you need to find out if you have voltage coming to the starter when you jump the solenoid. turn the key on and it should start, IF the engine does not turn over. CAREFUL.SPARKS WILL FLY - A THERMAL EVENT IS POSSIBLE!! - This should turn the engine over. time to test the solenoid, you need to jump the two large threaded terminals. trace the + battery cable to the solenoid,(use a multimeter on DC voltage - you should get 13+ volts at the + battery cable connection).if this is good. You need to check to see of you have voltage going to the solenoid. have your battery checked at a battery shop, IF the CCA checks ok. Hey Mark, Just because the battery show voltage does not mean it will crank the engine, a battery requires substantial COLD CRANKING AMPS.
