Description & Operation

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. For 1995 T100, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM , for 1996 T100, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

T100 uses Nippondenso 4-brush, solenoid-actuated, reduction gear type starters, equipped with over-running clutches. The brush holder assembly retains 4 brushes and springs in the starter housing.

Reduction gear type starters contain an integral solenoid attached to drive housing, a reduction idler gear and bearing installed into starter housing, and a clutch drive assembly. The clutch drive assembly is mounted to starter housing and is driven by the reduction idler gear from armature shaft. The brush holder assembly retains 4 brushes and 4 springs in the end cover of field frame housing.

T100 models use a starter relay to energize starter. Manual transmission vehicles use a clutch start switch and automatic transmission vehicles use a park/neutral switch to energize starter relay. On models with theft deterrent system, theft deterrent system ECU provides ground for starter relay.

T100 models use an optional clutch start cancel switch. When this switch is turned on, it will allow engine to be started without depressing clutch pedal when transmission is in Neutral.