No-Load Test
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 13 other vehicles, including the 1998 Toyota Tercel, 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 1998 Toyota T100, 1998 Toyota Supra, and 1998 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result.
NOTE:
Starter type and kilowatt (kW) rating can be found on a metal label attached to side of starter.
- Remove starter. Connect ammeter in series between starter motor terminal No. 30 (battery terminal) and a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect battery negative to starter case ground. See Fig 1, Fig 2 or Fig 3 . Connect voltmeter to battery to observe voltage draw readings.
- Connect remote starter or jumper wire to terminal No. 30 and to terminal No. 50 to engage starter. Starter drive pinion gear should extend quickly and spin smoothly. Verify starter amperage draw and battery voltage draw to be within specifications. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace starter if not within specification.
Fig 1: Starter No-Load Test (Celica Shown; Land Cruiser, LX470, RAV4, Supra, Tacoma 4-Cyl., T100 4-Cyl. & 4Runner 4-Cyl. Are Similar)
Fig 2: Starter No-Load Test (Avalon & Sienna Shown; Camry, Corolla, Tacoma V6, T100 V6 & 4Runner V6 Are Similar)
NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | Max. Amps @ (Volts) | (2) RPM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon, Celica, Sienna & Supra 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||||
| Camry, Corolla & RAV4 1.2 & 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||||
| Land Cruiser 2.0 kW | 100 (11.5) | 2500 | |||||
| Tacoma & 4Runner | |||||||
| 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||||
| 1.8 & 2.0 kW | 100 (11.5) | 2500 | |||||
| Tercel .8 & 1.0 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||||
| T100 | |||||||
| 1.2 & 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||||
| 1.8 & 2.0 kW | 100 (11.5) | 2500 | |||||
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