PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH
Note. If vehicle will not start with shift lever in Park/Neutral position, verify correct park/neutral switch adjustment. If park/neutral switch is correctly adjusted, verify switch continuity.
Adjusting Park/Neutral Switch
Locate park/neutral switch at transmission or transaxle. Loosen park/neutral position switch bolt(s) and verify shift selector is in "N" position. Align switch shaft groove with neutral basic line on switch. Hold switch in position and tighten switch bolt(s) to 48 INCH lbs. (5.4 N.m).
Park/Neutral Switch Continuity Check
Disconnect electrical connector from park/neutral switch at transmission or transaxle. Using ohmmeter, check for continuity at specified terminals with gearshift in proper positions. (Scheme 5)or (Scheme 6). See PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace switch if defective.
| Gearshift Position | Continuity Between Terminals | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L | ||
| Park | 2 & 3, 1 & 6 | |
| Reverse | 5 & 6 | |
| Neutral | 2 & 3, 6 & 7 | |
| Drive | 6 & 8 | |
| 2 | 6 & 9 | |
| Low | 4 & 6 | |
| 1.8L | ||
| Park | 5 & 6, 2 & 7 | |
| Reverse | 2 & 8 | |
| Neutral | 5 & 6, 2 & 9 | |
| Drive | 2 & 10 | |
| 2 | 2 & 3 | |
| Low | 2 & 4 | |
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
SOLENOID TESTS
| CAUTION | DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result. |
Pull-In Coil Test
Disconnect field coil lead from terminal "C". Connect jumper wires from negative battery terminal to terminal "C" and to starter housing. When wire is connected from positive battery terminal to terminal No. 50, clutch pinion gear should extend fully. (Scheme 7) If clutch pinion gear does not move, replace solenoid. If clutch pinion gear does move, go to next test.
Hold-In Coil Test
With battery connected as in previous test and clutch pinion gear still extended, disconnect jumper wire from starter terminal "C". (Scheme 8) Clutch pinion gear should remain extended. If clutch pinion gear does not remain extended, replace solenoid. If clutch pinion gear does remain extended, go to next test.
Armature Coil
- Using ohmmeter, check for continuity between armature coil core and insulation between commutator segments. If continuity is present, replace armature. Check armature for shorts using a growler. Replace armature as necessary.
- Check for continuity between segments of commutator. If continuity is not present between any segment, replace armature.
Brushes & Springs
- Check brush length. If length is less than specification, replace brushes. See «STARTER SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-60825-S34589999322001011800000) .
- Check brush holders, springs, spring clip and insulation between positive and negative holders. Verify no continuity exists between positive and negative brush holders. Repair or replace components as needed.
Commutator
- If commutator surface is dirty or burnt, it can be cleaned with No. 400 grit sandpaper or on a lathe. If commutator runout (out-of-round) is more than .002" (.05 mm), turn commutator on a lathe. Wear or cutting limit of commutator diameter is 1.14" (29.0 mm) for 1.4 kW starter. If commutator diameter is less than minimum, replace armature.
- Ensure undercut depth between commutator segments are clean, free of debris, and that edges are smooth. Minimum undercut depth is .008" (.20 mm). If undercut depth is less than minimum, use a hacksaw blade to correct to a depth of .008-.024" (.20-.60 mm).
Field Frame (Field Coil)
Verify continuity between lead wire and field coil brush lead. If continuity is not present, replace field coil. Verify there is no continuity between field coil end and field frame. If continuity exists, replace or repair field frame.
Scheme 7
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
STARTER MOTOR
Note. Specific removal procedure not available from manufacturer at time of publication.