Starter Motor
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Breather pipe |
| 2 | Solenoid |
| 3 | Solenoid power connecting stud |
| 4 | Motor power connecting stud |
| 5 | Starter motor |
| 6 | Pinion gear |
| 7 | Heat shield |
The starter motor is attached to the cylinder block, at the joint between the transmission and the engine. The pinion gear of the starter motor protrudes through an aperture in the transmission housing, adjacent to the ring gear on the drive plate.
The motor is geared directly to the pinion gear and is a pre-engaged type comprising a series wound motor and an over-running clutch.
The starter motor incorporates a snorkel breather pipe to assist with ventilation and sealing during water submergence.
A heat shield is installed to the starter motor to prevent heat damage from the exhaust system.
The starter solenoid is connected to a power supply from the starter relay in the Engine Junction Box 2 (EJB 2), which is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). When the starter solenoid is energized it closes a high-current contact within the solenoid. The high-current contact supplies the starter motor with power from the battery via the Battery Junction Box (BJB).