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OPERATION
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0For models equipped with the M/T, the clutch
pedal position switch contact is switched OFF
when the clutch pedal is depressed; when the
ignition switch is then switched to the “ST’ posi-tion, electricity flows to the starter relay and
the starter motor, the contact (magnetic switch)of the starter is switched ON and the starter
motor is activated.
NOTEIf the ignition switch is switched to the “ST
position without the clutch pedal being de-
pressed, electricity flows to the starter relay
(coil), the clutch pedal position switch (contacts)
and to ground, with the result that the contacts
of the starter relay are switched OFF, and, be-
cause the power to the starter motor is thereby
interrupted, the starter motor is not activated.lFor models equipped with the
AIT, when the
ignition switch is switched to the “ST’ position
while the selector lever is at the “P” or “N” posi-
tion, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter
is switched ON and the starter motor is activated.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTSThe starter motor does not operate at all.
l Check the starter (coil).
lCheck for poor contact at the battery terminals
and starter.l Check Park/Neutral position switch.
l Check clutch pedal position switch.
l Check starter relay.
l Check theft-alarm starter relay.
l Check key reminder switch.
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Fieldcoil wire
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IPinion gap
PinionZ6EL003
STARTER MOTORREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to GROUP 22
- Manual Transaxle, or GROUP 23 -
Automatic Transaxle.INSPECTION
PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
(2)Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.(3) Set switch to “ON”, and pinion will move out.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.(4) Check pinion to stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a
feeler gauge.
Standard value: 0.5-2.0 mm (.020-,079 in.)
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Startermotor
Carbon-pile rheostat
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Voltmeter7-II27ELOO22(5) If pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or
removing gaskets between magnetic switch and front
bracket.
MAGNETIC SWITCH PULL-IN TEST(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
(2)
Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
(3) If pinion moves out, then pull-in coil is good. If it doesn’t,
replace magnetic switch.
MAGNETIC SWITCH HOLD-IN TEST(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.(2) Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and body.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.(3) Pull out the pinion by hand until it comes into contact
with the pinion stopper.
(4)If pinion remains out, everything is in order. If pinion moves
in, hold-in circuit is open. Replace magnetic switch.
FREE RUNNING TEST
(1) Place starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws andconnect a fully-charged
12-volt battery to starter motor
as follows:
(2) Connect a test ammeter (loo-ampere scale) and carbon
pile rheostat in series with battery positive post and starter
motor terminal.
(3) Connect a voltmeter (15volt scale) across starter motor.
(4) Rotate carbon pile to full-resistance position.
(5)Connect battery cable from battery negative post to starter
motor body.(6) Adjust rheostat until the battery voltage shown by the
voltmeter is 11 V.
(7) Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the specifi-
cations and that the starter motor turns smoothly and freely.
Current: Max. 90 Amps
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Field coil wire27EL0021216Fo264
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MAGNETIC SWITCH RETURN TEST(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.(2) Connect a 12 V battery between M-terminal and body.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.(3) Pull pinion out and release. If pinion quickly returns to
its original position, everything is in order. If it doesn’t,
replace magnetic switch.
Caution
When pulling out the pinion, be careful not to have
your finger pinched.
STARTER RELAY(1) Remove the starter relay from the relay box.
(2)Connect battery to terminal 2 and check continuity between
terminals with terminal 4 grounded.
Power is supplied3-4 terminals
3-5 terminalsNo continuity
Continuity
/ 3-4 terminals / Continuity 1
Power is not
supplied3-5 terminals
l-2 terminalsNo continuity
Continuity
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