Ground Test
Check for continuity between commutator and armature coil core. (Схема №4) If continuity does not exist, armature is good. Proceed to OPEN CIRCUIT TEST. If continuity exists, armature is grounded. Replace armature.
Open Circuit Test
Check for continuity between individual segments of brush end of armature. (Схема №5) If there is continuity between all segments, armature is good. If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Replace armature.
Pinion Gear Return Test
Connect test leads to starter as in PULL-IN TEST. (Схема №7) Disconnect negative lead from starter housing. Starter pinion should retract.
No-Load Performance Test
- Using a jumper wire, connect battery negative terminal to starter housing. Connect positive battery terminal to ammeter. Connect other side of ammeter to starter "S" and BAT terminals. Ensure starter rotates smoothly.
- On Samurai, starter current draw should be less than 60 amps at 11.5 volts. On Sidekick and Swift GT (A/T), starter current draw should be less than 90 amps at 11 volts. On Swift GT (M/T), starter current draw should be less than 90 amps at 11.5 volts.
- On all Swift models using conventional type starter, starter current draw should be 50-75 amps at 11 volts.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Note. See TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION section.