Checking Starter Motor

Checking the starter motor

Preparatory checks
There are three starter motor checks that should be performed to avoid extra work.

The checks are and should be troubleshooted in the following order:
1. Checking voltage drop in the starter motor and battery circuits
2. Checking solenoid and starter motor
3. Checking the starter motor
Before continuing troubleshooting of the starter motor, check as above.

Continue - Checking the starter motor

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Checking the starter motor
Check the brush holders, brush springs and carbon brushes for the starter motor. Check for wear.
Check the commutator for the starter motor. Check for dirt, blockages etc.
Check the starter motor bearing. Check for play.
Try a new starter motor if no fault is found as above.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals





Was a fault detected?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - No Fault Found

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