Magnetic Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove starter motor from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Connect 12 V battery to starter motor as shown, below. Check that pinion gear (1) is driven out by magnetic switch.

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- Replace starter motor if pinion gear is not driven out.
Disconnect "M" terminal as shown, below. Check that pinion gear (1) does not return to original position.

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- Replace starter motor if pinion gear returns.
Disconnect (-) wire from starter motor body as shown, below. Check that pinion gear (1) returns to original position.

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- Replace starter motor if pinion gear does not return.