IS 250C V6-2.5L (4GR-FSE) (2011)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Starter
4GR-FSE STARTING: STARTER: INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
As a large electric current passes through the cable during this inspection, a thick cable must be used.
If not, the cable may become hot and cause injury.
NOTICE:
The following tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent the coil from burning out.
(a) Perform a pull-in test:
(1) Disconnect the 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.
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If the clutch pinion gear does not move outward, replace the repair service starter kit.
(b) Perform a hold-in test:
(1) Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead from terminal C under condition pull-in test. Check that the pinion gear remains out.
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If the clutch pinion gear moves inward, replace the repair service starter kit.
(c) Inspect clutch pinion gear return:
(1) Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves inward.