PINION GAP
- Apply battery power to the "S" terminal and ground starter motor body. (Scheme 50) Pinion will eject outward and then stop.
- Measure clearance (pinion gap) between pinion and stopper. See «STARTER SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-175138-S12555212012005041500000). (Scheme 51) CAUTION: Be careful not to let electricity flow continuously for more than 10 seconds.
- If pinion gap is not within specified range, adjust it by increasing or decreasing the number of washers used between solenoid and drive housing. The gap will become smaller if the number of washers is increased. NOTE: DO NOT use more washers than plates.
Scheme 50
Scheme 51
WILL NOT CRANK - STARTER MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE
- Check if engine cranks with fully charged battery. If engine cranks with fully charged battery, check charging system. If engine does not crank with fully charged battery, go to next step.
- Check if battery voltage is supplied at "B" terminal. (Scheme 50) If battery voltage is supplied at "B" terminal, go to next step. If battery voltage is not supplied at "B" terminal, check wiring harness.
- Check if battery voltage is supplied at "S" terminal with clutch pedal depressed (M/T), car in park (A/T), and ignition switch in START position. If battery voltage is supplied at "S" terminal, replace starter unit. See «STARTER»(ref-175138-S35215109772005041500000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If battery voltage is not supplied at "S" terminal, check starter clutch pedal position switch, transmission range switch (A/T), ignition switch, and wiring harness.
WILL NOT CRANK - STARTER MOTOR SPINS
Check if drive pinion is puled out while cranking (click heard when pulled out.) If drive pinion is pulled out while cranking, remove starter and check flywheel ring gear teeth and starter drive pinion teeth. If drive pinion is not pulled out while cranking, replace starter unit. See STARTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
CRANKS SLOWLY
- Check if engine cranks normally when battery is fully charged. If engine cranks normally when battery is fully charged, check charging system. If engine does not crank normally when battery is fully charged, go to next step.
- Check starter cable connection for looseness and corrosion. If starter cable connection is loose or has corrosion, repair connection. If starter cable connection is not loose or corroded, check for seized motor armature. Repair or replace as necessary.
Brush
Measure brush length. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS . If a brush is worn to, or beyond, wear limit, replace all brushes.
Brush Holder
- Using ohmmeter, check continuity between each insulated brush and plate. (Scheme 52)
- Replace brush holder if there is continuity.
