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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999CAVALIER Z24, 2D CONVERTIBLE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMBENCH TESTINGSOLENOID WINDINGS TESTSHOLD-IN WINDINGS TEST
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, Automatic
Hold-In Windings Test
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION Hold-In Windings Test
- If solenoid is not removed from starter motor assembly, disconnect field lead from terminal "M" on solenoid and insulate field lead from solenoid motor terminal. Connect an ammeter and switch in series with 12-volt battery and starter solenoid terminal "S" as illustrated. See Fig 1. Connect a voltmeter between solenoid terminal "S" and ground. Connect a carbon pile across battery.
- Turn switch on and quickly adjust carbon pile load until voltage reads as specified. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. Check ammeter reading. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. If amperage reading is not as specified, replace starter.
HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Starter Motor | Amps @ Volts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L | PG260 | (1) | |||
| 2.4L | PG260, PG260MQ | (1) | |||
| 3.0L | (1) | (1) | |||
| 3.1L | |||||
| "N" Body | PG260F1 | (1) | |||
| "W" Body | PG260F1 | 6-12 @ 10 | |||
| 3.4L | PG260M1 | (1) | |||
| 3.5L | PG260M1 | 6-12 @ 10 | |||
| 3.8L | |||||
| "C", "F" & "H" Bodies | PG260 | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| "G" Body | (1) | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| "W" Body | PG260F2, PG260M | 6-12 @ 10 | |||
| 4.0L | (1) | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| 4.6L | PG260 | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| 5.7L | PG260 | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.