Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter turns smoothly without any noise.
3. If not as specified, measure the voltage at terminals S and B when the ignition switch is at START position.
Specification: Above 8 V
4. If the voltage is as specified, remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
5. If the voltage is not as specified, check the wiring harness, ignition switch, starter interlock switch (MTX), and transsexual range switch (ATX).
No Load Test
1. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
2. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
3. If not as specified, repair or replace inner parts as necessary.