LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 1997 >> MPV ES, 3.0 3 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Starter - Reduction Gear >> Bench Testing >> No-Load Test

No-Load Test

Connect fully-charged 12-volt battery, voltmeter and ammeter to starter. See Figure . Using remote starter wires or jumper, engage solenoid. Starter should spin smoothly. Compare readings with specifications. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS  table. If voltage is less than specified, amperage is more than specified or shaft speed is less than specified, disassemble and inspect starter components.

NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Voltage (Minimum) 11
Amperage (Maximum) 90
Shaft Speed (Minimum RPM) (1) 2800
(1) Shaft speed (minimum RPM) for cold area starter is 3600 RPM.