Montero LS 4WD V6-2972cc 3.0L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Starter Armature: Testing and Inspection
Armature Short Circuit Test
Armature Short Circuit Test
1. Place armature in a growler.
2. Hold a thin steel blade parallel and just above while rotating armature slowly in growler. A shorted armature will cause blade to vibrate and be
attracted to the core. Replace shorted armature.
Armature Coil Grounding Test
Armature Coil Grounding Test
Check the insulation between the armature coil cores and the commutator segments. They are normal if there is no continuity.
Armature Coil Open Circuit Inspection
Armature Coil Open-Circuit Inspection
Check for continuity between segments. The condition is normal if there is continuity.
