Brushes & Spring Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Honda Odyssey, 2003 Honda Odyssey, and 2002 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Insert the brush (A) into the brush holder, and bring the brush into contact with the commutator, attach a spring scale (B) to the spring (C). Measure the spring tension at the moment the spring lifts off the brush. See Fig 1. If the spring tension is not within specification, replace the spring. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS .