Starting System: Testing and Inspection

On-Vehicle Inspection




1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter turns smoothly without any noise.
3. If not as specified, measure the voltage at terminals S and B when the ignition switch is in START position.

Voltage
8 V min.

4. If the voltage is as specified remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
5. If the voltage is not as specified, check the wiring harness, ignition switch, starter interlock switch (MTX) and transaxle range switch (ATX).

No Load Test

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







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