Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
STARTER INSPECTION
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
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If not, inspect the following.
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Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
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Inspect the wiring harness, ignition switch, and transaxle range switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
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If not as specified, repair or replace the starter if necessary.
Magnetic Switch Operation Inspection
Pull-out test
NOTE: In case the battery is being charged, the pinion may turn during a protruded state. This is normal because the current flows to the motor through
the pull-in coil and the motor turns.
1. Verify that the drive pinion is pulled out with battery positive voltage connected to terminal S and the starter body grounded.
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If not pulled out, repair or replace the starter.
Return test
1. Disconnect the motor wire from terminal M.
