240 L4-2127cc 2.1L SOHC Turbo B21FT FI (1982)
Starter Motor: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
H1 Items to check:
In-Car Checks
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battery is at least 3/4 charged
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battery terminals are secure and not corroded
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ground straps between: battery - body and engine are secure and not corroded
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starter motor cables are correctly connected
H2 Seized starter motor
Connect meters as illustrated. Engage top gear and apply hand and foot brakes. Turn starter motor (max. 5 sec) and check meters. If reading is not same
as the specified value (see H6), the recorded current strength must be recalculated according to H7. Remove starter motor for inspection if test values are
different from manufacturers specifications.
H3 Checking control solenoid
Fig. 1 Checking Control Solenoid
Connect battery as illustrated. No other leads may be connected. When circuit is completed, the drive should slide Out of solenoid and remain so as long
as current is switched on. Replace solenoid if defective.
Testing Starter Motor On A Test Bench
H4 Connecting - up