Starter Performance Test: Test

How to use this manual .

NOTICE:  

• 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.

1. Starter Performance (Suction) - Test

   Preconditions 

   • Starter Removed

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   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.
2. Starter Performance (Retract) - Test

   Preconditions 

   • Starter Removed

   Figure 1 

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   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 

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   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.
3. Starter Performance (No Load) - Test

   Preconditions 

   • Starter Removed

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   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.