No-Load Test

Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in series with a fully-charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp (130-amp on Diamante) ammeter and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and starter motor terminal. See Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3 or Fig 4 .
Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test voltage. Ensure maximum amperage is as specified and starter rotates smoothly. See STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table.

Fig 1: No-Load Test Connections For Diamante, Mirage, Montero & Montero Sport 3.0L & 3.5L
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Fig 2: No-Load Test Connections For Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo
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Fig 3: No-Load Test Connections For Eclipse 2.0L Turbo & 2.4L, Galant 2.4L & Montero Sport 2.4L
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Fig 4: No-Load Test Connections For Galant 3.0L
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STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Test Voltage

Maximum Amps @ Minimum RPM

Diamante

12.0

110 @ 5000

Eclipse

2.0L Non-Turbo

11.5

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2.0L Turbo & 2.4L

11.0

90 @ 3000

Galant, Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT

11.0

90 @ 3000

Mirage

Direct Drive Type

11.5

60 @ 6000

Gear Reduction Type

11.0

90 @ 2800

⁽¹⁾	Information is not available.