MX-6 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC Turbo F2 (1989)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Hold-In Test
For this procedure, it is necessary to remove starter magnetic switch from starter.
1.
Connect battery positive to magnetic switch S terminal. Ground switch body.
2.
Push plunger into switch. Ensure plunger stays in switch.
Inspection
Before proceeding, inspect the following:
1.
Ensure battery is fully charged.
2.
If the magnetic switch is hot, it may not function even if voltages are correct.
3.
Engine cranking speed is greatly affected by engine oil viscosity.
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch to Start position.
2.
Measure voltage between starter solenoid S terminal and ground.
3.
If voltage is 8 volts or more, there is a starter malfunction. If voltage is less than 8 volts, there is malfunction in the wiring harness. Turn ignition
switch to the Start position. If a clicking noise is heard from starter area, inspect starter motor and wiring harness. If nothing happened, proceed to
step four.
4.
Hold ignition at Start position. Check voltage between terminal S and ground. If voltage is approximately 12 volts, inspect magnetic switch. If not,
proceed to step five.
5.
If vehicle is not equipped with a clutch or the brake pedal does not have to be depressed to start vehicle, proceed to step 6. If vehicle is
equipped with a clutch or the brake has to be depressed to start vehicle, proceed as follows:
a. Depress clutch/brake pedal. Check voltage on starter side of interlock/inhibitor switch. If 12 volts, check wiring harness from switch to starter
solenoid. If not, proceed to step b.
b. Depress clutch/brake pedal. Check voltage on ignition side of interlock/inhibitor switch. If 12 volts, check interlock/inhibitor switch. If not,
inspect wiring harness from ignition switch to interlock/inhibitor switch.
6.
Inspect wiring from ignition switch to starter solenoid.
Internal Inspection
