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No-load test

  1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
  2. Connect the starter, battery and a tester as shown in Fig 1 .
  3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
    • If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
  4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
    • If not within the specification, replace the starter.

    Starter no load test voltage 

    11 V 

    Starter no load test current 

    90 A or less 

    Fig 1: No-Load Test - Circuit Diagram
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