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Starter - 2.0L: Diagnosis Mitsubishi Eclipse II

Starter 2 illustrations ~332 words

TROUBLE SHOOTING

  1. If starter motor does not operate at all: Check starter coil. Check electrical connections. Check clutch pedal position switch (M/T). Check starter relay (M/T). Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
  2. If starter motor does not stop, check starter magnetic switch solenoid.

STARTER NO-LOAD TEST

CAUTIONPerform tests in less than 10 seconds to prevent damage to coil.
  1. Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in series with a fully-charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp ammeter and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and starter motor terminal. (Scheme 7)
  2. Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test voltage. Ensure maximum amperage is as specified and starter rotates smoothly. See «STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-59924-S20726357002001011800000) table.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7
ApplicationTest VoltageMax. Amps @ Min. RPM
Eclipse11.090 @ 3000

STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

PULL-IN COIL TEST

  1. Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. (Scheme 8) Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of solenoid.
  2. Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. If solenoid plunger moves inward, solenoid is good. If solenoid plunger does not move inward, replace solenoid.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

HOLD-IN COIL TEST

  1. Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. (Scheme 8) Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid.
  2. Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch starter case. If solenoid plunger is pulled in, hold-in coil is good. If solenoid plunger is not pulled in, replace solenoid.

RETURN TEST

  1. Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. (Scheme 8) Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "M" of starter solenoid.
  2. Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch starter case. Pull pinion outward and release it. Replace solenoid if pinion remains out.

Note. See the TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

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