Solara Coupe L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2007)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Inspect the stater assembly.
NOTE: These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to avoid burning out the coil.
b. Perform the pull-in test.
1. Disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
2. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration on the left. Check that the clutch pinion gear extends.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnetic switch.
c. Perform the hold-in test.
1. Maintain the battery connections in step (a), but disconnect the negative (-) lead from terminal C.
Check that the pinion gear remains extended. If the clutch pinion gear returns inward, replace the magnetic switch.
d. Check the clutch pinion gear return.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the switch body. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns.
If the clutch pinion gear does not return, replace the magnetic switch.
e. Perform the no-load performance test.