Magnetic Switch Operation Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Pull-out test

NOTE:

Depending on the battery charge condition, the starter motor pinion may rotate while in an extended state. This is due to current flowing to the starter motor through the pull-in coil to turn the starter motor, and does not indicate an abnormality.

Verify that the starter motor pinion is extended while battery positive voltage is connected to terminal S and the starter body is grounded.

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- If the starter motor pinion is not extended, repair or replace the starter.

Return test

Disconnect the motor wire from terminal M.
Connect battery positive voltage to terminal M and ground the starter body.

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Pull out the drive pinion with a screwdriver. Verify that it returns to its original position when released.
- If it does not return, repair or replace the starter.

Pinion Gap Inspection

Pull out the drive pinion with the battery positive voltage connected to terminal S and the starter body grounded.

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CAUTION:
- Applying power for more than 10 s can damage the starter. Do not apply power for more than 10 s.
Measure the pinion gap while the drive pinion is extended.

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- If not as specified, adjust with an adjustment washer (between drive housing front cover and magnetic switch).
  Starter pinion gap
  
  0.5-2.0 mm {0.02-0.07 in}