To determine if a defective magnetic switch is causing no start:
1. Start engine.
2. Clamp a heavy gage battery jumper cable between the two large studs of the magnetic switch; see Figure 5-1.
[a] If the engine cranked with the jumper cable in place, the magnetic switch must be
replaced; go to step 3.
[b] If the engine did not crank with the jumper cable in place, check the starter;
refer to section 5.3.
Replace the magnetic switch. Refer to OEM guidelines.
Verify magnetic switch replacement; refer to section 5.2.1.
5.2.1
Test Engine with New Magnetic Switch
Refer to section 5.2 for exhaust caution before proceeding. To determine if the magnetic switch
replacement resolved the no start condition, attempt to start and run the engine.
1. If the engine starts and runs, no further troubleshooting is required. Shut down the engine.
2. If the engine fails to start or run, check the starter; refer to section
