RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (1998)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Performance Test
NOTE: Before starting the following checks, disconnect the wire from terminal M, and make a connection as described below using as heavy a wire as
possible (preferably equivalent to the wire used in the vehicle).
Pull-in Coil Test:
Connect the battery as shown. If the starter pinion pops out, it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
Hold-in Coil Test:
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
Retracting Test:
Disconnect the battery also from the body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
