smoothly. See STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table.
Fig. 2: Performing Starter No-Load Test
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STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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(1) Starter Test Maximum Amps @
Application Type Voltage Minimum RPM
Diamante ............... GR .... 12.0 ..... 110 @ 5000
Eclipse
2.0L Non-Turbo ....... DD .... 11.5 ............ ( 2)
2.0L Turbo & 2.4L .... GR .... 11.0 ...... 90 @ 3000
Galant, Montero
& 3000GT .............. GR .... 11.0 ...... 90 @ 3000
Mirage
1.5L & 1.8L M/T ...... DD .... 11.5 ...... 60 @ 6000
1.8L A/T & M/T ....... GR .... 11.0 ...... 90 @ 2800
Montero Sport .......... GR ..... 12 ............. ( 2)
( 1) - DD indicates direct drive. GR indicates gear
reduction.
( 2) - Information is not available from manufacturer at time
of publication.
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PULL-IN COIL TEST
1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter
solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery
terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of solenoid.
2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery
terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. If solenoid
plunger moves inward, solenoid is good. If solenoid plunger does not
move inward, replace solenoid.
Fig. 3: Identifying Starter Solenoid Terminals
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HOLD-IN COIL TEST
1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter
solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery
terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid.
2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery
terminal and touch starter case. If solenoid plunger is pulled in,
hold-in coil is good. If solenoid plunger is not pulled in, replace
solenoid.
PINION RETURN TEST
1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter
solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery
terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "M" of starter solenoid.
2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery
terminal and touch starter case. Pull pinion outward and release it.
Replace solenoid if pinion remains out.
PINION GAP MEASUREMENT
1) Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter
solenoid. See Fig. 3. Connect jumper wire between positive battery
terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid.
2) Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery
terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. Using a feeler
gauge, measure clearance between pinion and stopper. See Fig. 4.
3) Clearance should be within specification. See
STARTER SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust clearance by adding or removing
gaskets between solenoid and front housing.
