Basic Guide to Bench Testing a Starter

Bench Testing a Starter Without a Solenoid

How to - bench test starter??

🛠️ Testing a Starter Motor on the Bench (Mechanic Style) Sometimes the car refuses to start, so we take the starter out and test it like it’s writing its final exam. 🎓😂 Here’s how we test it: 1. Negative cable to the body Clamp the black cable to the metal casing. That’s the grounding of the relationship. ⚡️😅 2. Positive cable to the big terminal This powers the motor. If it spins fast — it’s alive! 🌀 If it spins lazy — it needs energy drink. 🥤😂 3. Now test the solenoid Touch the positive