Mirage L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC 16 Valve (1995)
Starter Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
Magnetic Switch Pull-In Test
Magnetic Switch Pull-In Test
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 Seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. If pinion moves out, then pull-in coil is good. If it doesn't, replace magnetic switch.
Magnetic Switch Hold-in Test
Magnetic Switch Hold-In Test
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and body.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 Seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. Pull the pinion by hand until it hits against the piston stopper
4. If pinion remains out, everything is in order. If pinion moves in, hold-in circuit is open. Replace magnetic switch.
Free Running Test
Free Running Test
1. Place starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully-charged 12 - Volt battery to starter motor as follows:
2. Connect a test ammeter (100 - Ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostat in series with battery positive post and starter motor terminal.
3. Connect a voltmeter (15 - Volt scale) across starter motor.
4. Rotate carbon pile to full-resistance position.