STARTER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2]

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On-vehicle Inspection

1.  Verify that the battery is fully charged. (See BATTERY INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the engine is cranked.

•  If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:

―  Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.

―  Inspect the related wiring harnesses, the ignition switch, and the transaxle range switch (ATX) or starter interlock switch (MTX).

No-load Test

1.  Verify that the battery is fully charged. (See BATTERY INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.

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3.  Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.

•  If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.

4.  Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.

•  If not within specification, replace the starter.