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Starting and Charging: Description and Operation




The system consists of the starter switch, starter, generator, starter relay, clutch start SW (M/T), mode SW (A/T) and heater & A/C relay.

When the starter SW is set to the "ST" position with the A/T select lever at "P" (Parking) or "N" (Neutral) position (Mode SW "ON"), or the clutch pedal depressed (Clutch start SW "ON"), the battery positive voltage is applied to the starter solenoid coil through the starter relay to start the starter. At the same time, the starter relay cuts off the blower motor and the A/C circuit.