RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
K20A2, K20Z1 Engines
Starter Performance Test
K20A2, K20Z1 Engines
1. Disconnect the wires from the S terminal and the M terminal.
2. Make the connections as shown using as heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to the wire used for the vehicle). To avoid damaging the
starter, never leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
3. Connect the battery as shown. Make sure you disconnect the starter motor wire from the solenoid. If the starter pinion moves out, it is working
properly.
4. Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
5. Disconnect the battery from the body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
6. Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
