TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Test Procedures
Page 11-14
2005 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
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Test Procedure 6 – Solenoid, Continued:
5. Remove the 6-gauge white wire and the 16-gauge red wire from the large post of the solenoid. Do not
allow the wires to touch the frame or other components of the vehicle
(Figure 11-8, Page 11-14)
.
6. Set the multimeter to 200 (ohms). Connect the red (+) probe to one of the large posts of the solenoid and
connect the black (–) probe to the other large post
(Figure 11-9, Page 11-14)
.
7. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten hardware to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m).
8. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL, and place the neutral lockout cam in the SERVICE
(MAINTENANCE) position. Turn the key switch to the ON position. With the accelerator in the UP posi-
tion, the reading on the multimeter should be no continuity. Press the accelerator pedal and listen for the
solenoid click. There should be continuity. If either reading is incorrect, replace the solenoid.
9. With the Forward/Reverse handle still in NEUTRAL and the neutral lockout cam in the SERVICE (MAIN-
TENANCE) position, set the multimeter to 20 volts DC and place the red (+) probe on the large post that
does not have wires connected to it. Place the black (–) probe on the vehicle frame. Turn key switch to
the ON position, press accelerator pedal, and listen for solenoid click. The meter should read full battery
voltage. If the reading is incorrect, replace the solenoid
(Figure 11-10, Page 11-14)
.
10. Disconnect the 6-gauge black cable from the negative (–) post of the battery before reconnecting the
wires to the solenoid.
Figure 11-8 Solenoid Wire Removal
Figure 11-9 Solenoid Continuity Test
Figure 11-10 Solenoid Ground Test
6-GAUGE WHITE
WIRE ASSEMBLY
16-GAUGE
RED WIRE
ASSEMBLY
SOLENOID
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
BOX
COVER
SOLENOID
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT BOX
2m
20
m
200
m
2k
200
200
200
200
20
2
200
m
500
20k
200k
2000
k
1000
OFF
WAVETEK
5XL
V
V
V
A
!
!
COM
200mA
MAX
1000 ---
750V
FUSED
2m
20
m
200
m
2k
200
200
200
200
20
2
200
m
500
20k
200k
2000
k
1000
OFF
WAVETEK
5XL
V
V
V
A
!
!
COM
200mA
MAX
1000 ---
750V
FUSED
SOLENOID
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
BOX
FRAME