Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
Starter Armature: Testing and Inspection
ARMATURE COIL
1. INSPECT THAT COMMUTATOR IS NOT GROUNDED
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the commutator and armature coil core. If there is continuity, replace the armature.
2. INSPECT COMMUTATOR FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Using an ohmmeter. check that there is continuity between the segments of the commutator.
If there is no continuity between any segment, replace the armature.