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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 the figure.
  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 specification, replace the starter.

    Starter no-load test voltage 11 V 

    Starter no-load test current 95 A or less 

    Fig 1: Measuring Starter Voltage And Current
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