This video from Mecmesin demonstrates the testing of solenoid using a horizontally mounted MultiTest 2.5-i computer-controlled test system, fitted with a 100N loadcell, and a personal computer.

Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car.

If you really think about it, starting our cars as easily as we do every day is something of a modern miracle. We jump into our vehicles, turn a key (or even just push a button on many occasions), and ...