Starter Performance Test: Test
How to use this service information .
NOTE:
- Before this test, clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
- Make the connections for this test using the thickest (gauge) wire possible (preferably the same gauge as used on the vehicle).
- To avoid damaging the starter, never leave the 12 volt battery connected for more than 5 seconds.
- Starter Performance (Suction) - Test
Preconditions
Procedure/Specifications
- Connect the 12 volt battery as shown, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body.
Specifications
Position Specification a - B terminal and starter body has continuity
- Starter pinion moves out
Result
- If it is abnormal, replace the starter.
- Starter Performance (Retract) - Test
Preconditions
Figure 1
Procedure/Specifications
1. Connect the 12 volt battery as shown, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. (Figure 1)
Figure 2
2. Disconnect the 12 volt battery from the starter body, and check the starter performance. (Figure 2)
Specifications (Figure 2)
Position Specification a - B terminal and starter body has no continuity
- Starter pinion retracts immediately
Result
- If it is abnormal, replace the starter.
- Starter Performance (No Load) - Test
Preconditions
Procedure/Specifications
- Connect the starter to the 12 volt battery as shown, and confirm that the motor runs.NOTE:
If the electric current meets the specification, when the 12 volt battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.
Specifications
Standard Value 80 A or less Result
- If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the starter.
- Connect the starter to the 12 volt battery as shown, and confirm that the motor runs.