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Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection



Cranking The Engine At Starting RPM

BEFORE cranking the engine at starting RPM (e.g for compression testing) disable ignition and fuel injection systems:
- Disconnect connector for ignition coil power output stage, and fuse for fuel pump.
- Disconnect harness connectors from all fuel injectors.
- Afterward, erase Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.

- If the engine is to be turned at starter speed, without starting:






- Disconnect 5-pin connector -1- from power output stage for ignition coils -2-.






- Remove fuse 28 for fuel pump.