Tundra 4WD V8-5.7L (3UR-FE) (2007)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Starter
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The following tests must be performed for no longer than 5 seconds to prevent the coil from burning out.
a. Perform pull-in test.
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from terminal C.
2. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move outward, replace the starter magnetic switch assembly.
b. Perform holding test.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead from terminal C with the condition specified in the pull-in test above being maintained. Check
that the pinion gear remains out.
If the clutch pinion gear moves inward, replace the starter magnetic switch assembly.