Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection

STARTER 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. Measure the voltage at terminals S and B when the ignition switch is in START position.
- If the voltage is within the specification, remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- If the voltage is not as specified, inspect the wiring harness, ignition switch, starter interlock switch (MTX), and transaxle range switch (ATX).

Specification: Above 8 V

No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.




2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter, and ammeter as shown.
3. Operate the starter and verify that it turns smoothly.




4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
- If not as specified, repair or replace the inner parts as necessary.