with a dvm set on 20v, connect one lead to center terminal and one lead to outer terminal and note reading ~12 = good
then connect one lead to center terminal and one lead to good ground and note reading ~12 = good
then connect one lead to outer terminal and one lead to good ground and note reading ~0 = good
then stick one lead in engine coolant and one lead to good ground and note reading ~0 = good
clean both battery terminals and connections
the cables should be at least 6ga 18"
one goes to the starter monting bolt
one goes to the starter solenoid
"FOR TESTING PRUPOSES ONLY" to hotwire a ea81 series subaru, + wire from coil + to bat. + and + wire from starter battery cable + to starter small male spade terminal
does not work for ea82
if your volt gauge goes up and down with the turn signal on, welcome to the club!
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checking the grounds AND other electrical tips
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