Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection

System Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.




2. Turn the ignition switch to START and verify that the starter turns smoothly with normal operating sound while cranking.
- If the starter does not turn, measure the voltage at terminals S and B using a voltmeter.
- If the voltage is as specified, remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and starter harness. If not, inspect the wiring harness, ignition switch, and transmission range sensor.

Specification
More than 8 V

No Load Test




1. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown in the figure.




2. Measure the voltage and current as shown below.
- If not as specified, repair or replace inner parts as necessary.