S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Starter Motor Inspection: Cleaning And Inspection Procedure
15. Inspect the field coils for opens.
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Connect the two leads from the "growler" between the field connector and each of the positive brushes.
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If the test lamp does not light at both brushes, then the fields are open.
16. Inspect the field coils for shorts.
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Shorts are indicated if the starter motor runs poorly after all other inspection procedures have been completed.
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The frame and field coils must be replaced as an assembly, if they are found to be shorted.
17. Inspect the drive assembly (clutch) by turning the drive pinion in the cranking direction.
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If the drive pinion turns roughly In the cranking direction, replace the complete overrunning clutch assembly.
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If the drive pinion slips in the cranking direction, replace the complete overrunning clutch assembly.
Starter Motor Inspection: Cleaning And Inspection Procedure
18. Inspect the solenoid for grounds using a self-powered test lamp J 21008-A.
19. If the solenoid does not pass the following tests, install a new solenoid.
19.1.
Connect J21008-A between the BAT terminal and the metal housing (ground).
19.2.
The lamp should not light, meaning that the terminal is not grounded.
19.3.
Connect J21008-A between the (S) terminal and the metal housing. The lamp should light.
19.4.
Connect J21008-A between the (M) terminal and the (S) terminal, or connect the test lamp between the (M) terminal and the metal
housing.
The lamp should light.
