Work Flow

OVERALL SEQUENCE 

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DETAILED FLOW 

NOTE:

• To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter motor and generator test segments must be done as a set from start to finish.

• If any malfunction is found, immediately disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.

1. CHECK ENGINE START 
   1. Crank engine and check that engine starts.

   Does engine start?

   YES>>

   GO TO 2.

   NO>>

   GO TO 3.

2. CHECK RETURN OF PINION GEAR 
   1. Check that pinion gear returns to original position after engine starts.

   Does pinion gear return?

   YES>>

   Starter motor is OK. Inspection End.

   NO>>

   GO TO 9.

3. CHECK ENGINE SPEED WITH CRANKING 
   1. Check that engine turns while cranking.

   Does engine turn by cranking?

   YES>>

   GO TO 4.

   NO>>

   GO TO 5.

4. CHECK STARTER MOTOR TURNING WITH CRANKING 
   1. Check that starter motor runs smoothly without abnormal noise at cranking.

   Does starter motor turn normally?

   YES>>

   Check ignition/fuel system.

   NO>>

   Check engine mechanical and power train system.

5. CHECK STARTER MOTOR SPEED WITH CRANKING 
   1. Check that starter motor turns while cranking.

   Does starter motor turn at cranking?

   YES>>

   GO TO 6.

   NO>>

   GO TO 7.

6. CHECK PINION GEAR AND RING GEAR ENGAGEMENT 
   1. Check condition of pinion and ring gear engagement.

   Is inspection result normal?

   YES>>

   Check engine mechanical and power train system.

   NO>>

   Check pinion protrusion length. Refer to STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with PR25DD engine) or STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with KR20DDET engine).

7. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
   1. Check the following conditions:
      • Fuse and fusible link.
      • Charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of the battery. Refer to Work Procedure .

   Are these inspection results normal?

   YES>>

   GO TO 8.

   NO>>

   Repair as needed.

8. CHECK STARTING SYSTEM WIRING 
   1. Check the following:
      • "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure  (with PR25DD engine) or Diagnosis Procedure  (with KR20DDET engine).
      • "S" terminal circuit. Refer to "S" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

   Are these inspection results normal?

   YES>>

   GO TO 9.

   NO>>

   Repair as needed.

9. CHECK MAGNETIC SWITCH OPERATION 
   1. Check magnetic switch operation. Refer to STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with PR25DD engine) or STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with KR20DDET engine).

   Does magnetic switch operate normal?

   YES>>

   GO TO 10.

   NO>>

   Replace magnetic switch or starter motor.

10. CHECK PINION TURNING 
    1. Remove starter motor.
    2. Check that pinion turns smoothly by hand.

    Does pinion turn normally?

    YES>>

    Perform no-load test of starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with PR25DD engine) or STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with KR20DDET engine).

    NO>>

    Check pinion clutch. Refer to STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with PR25DD engine) or STARTER MOTOR : Inspection  (with KR20DDET engine).