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Starters: Diagnosis Suzuki Esteem I

Starter 1 illustration

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Note. See TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

STARTER NO-LOAD TEST

CAUTIONDO NOT perform starter no-load test for more than 5 seconds, or starter may be damaged.
  1. Connect ammeter, battery voltage and ground to starter. (Scheme 5) Ensure starter rotates smoothly, drive pinion moves outward and no-load current draw is within specification. See «STARTER SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-5028-S40480218222000080200000).
  2. Disconnect test equipment. Repair starter if starter no-load current draw is not within specification or drive pinion does not move outward. See «OVERHAUL»(ref-5028-S22473563672000080200000).

Scheme 5

Scheme 5