Starting System: Inspection

1. Perform pull-in/holding test.
   1. Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.
   2. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in Fig 1 .
      Fig 1: Connecting Battery To Magnetic Switch

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   3. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
   4. Disconnect the battery negative (-) lead from terminal C.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Negative Lead From Terminal C

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   5. Check that the pinion gear remains out.
   6. Disconnect the battery negative (-) lead from the switch body.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Battery Negative Lead From Switch Body

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   7. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.
2. Perform operation test without load.
   1. Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown in Fig 4 .
   2. Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily while the pinion gear is moving out. Then measure the current.
      1. Specified current: 100 A or less at 11.5 V 

      If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assy.

      Fig 4: Connecting Battery & Ammeter To Starter

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1. Measure the resistance of the switch.

Standard: 

Fig 5: Ignition Or Starter Switch Assy Chart

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Fig 6: Inspecting Ignition Or Starter Switch Assy

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If the result is not as specified, replace the switch assy.

1. Remove the STARTER relay from the FL block.
2. Measure the resistance of the STARTER relay.

Standard: 

Fig 7: Inspecting Relay (Marking: Starter)

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If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.