Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Starter Motor - Ground Circuit Test
STARTER MOTOR - GROUND CIRCUIT TEST
NOTE: Make all multimeter connections at the component terminal rather than the cable or wiring terminal.
1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
2. Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid S-terminal and the battery positive (+) terminal.
3. Connect the positive (+) lead of digital multimeter to the starter motor housing. The connection must be clean and free of rust or grease. Connect
the negative (-) lead to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Engage the remote starter switch and read the voltage. The reading should be 0.2 volt or less.
5. If the voltage drop is greater than 0.2 volt, clean the negative (-) battery cable connections at the battery the body ground connections, and the
starter ground connections. Retest.
6. If the voltage is still more than 0.2 volt, install a new cable. If the reading is less than 0.2 volt and the engine still cranks slowly, install a new
starter motor.
