Corolla LE Sedan L4-1762cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1998)
1. DO PULL-IN TEST
a. Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.
b. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move
2. DO HOLD-IN TEST
With battery connected as above with the clutch pinion gear out, disconnect the negative (-) lead from terminal C.
If the clutch pinion gear returns inward.
3. INSPECT CLUTCH PINION GEAR RETURN
Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the switch body Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward. If the clutch pinion gear does not return.
4. DO NO-LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
a. Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter.
b. Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with the pinion gear moving out.
Check that the ammeter shows the specified current.
Specified current: 90 A or less at 11.5 V
