Switch Assembly Operation

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NOTE: Perform each test in a short period of time (3 - 5 sec).

Suction test
Check that the pinion gear comes flying out when the harness is disconnected from terminal M and connected as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Terminal S And Terminal M (View 1 Of 3)
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Holding test
Check that the pinion gear remains flying out after the cable is disconnected from terminal M.

Fig 2: Identifying Terminal S And Terminal M (View 2 Of 3)
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Returning test
With terminal S connected to the positive terminal, and terminal M and starter body connected to the battery ground terminal to suction the main contact point, check that the pinion gear returns to its original position when terminal S is disconnected.

Fig 3: Identifying Terminal S And Terminal M (View 3 Of 3)
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