Starter terminals
1. Traction relay; 2. Starter; 3. Vise; 4. Switch
If you suspect a problem with the starter circuit, check that the battery is charged, check that the wires are clean and secure, that the Park/Neutral position interlock switch or clutch is working (on vehicles with manual transmission). Also check the starter relay (located in the relay mounting block in the engine compartment).
If the starter motor does not rotate at all when the key is turned, then check the voltage at the traction relay. If there is voltage, then remove the starter and check.
When the starter rotates slowly, check the voltage and current at start-up, which, at a not very low temperature, after no more than 10 seconds after the starter is turned on, should be respectively not lower than 8.0 V and 250-400 A. If the starting current does not correspond to the specified limit, then replace the starter, after checking the condition of the wires, connections and battery.
If there is voltage at the starter, but the starter does not rotate, then remove the starter to check. To check the starter, assemble the circuit by connecting the indicated conclusions with wires (see fig. Starter terminals). If the freewheel extends but the starter does not turn, the starter is defective. If clicks are heard, and the clutch does not extend, then either the relay or the starter is faulty.
Removing
Starter mounting details (4 cylinder engine)
1. Connector; 2. Starter; 3. Power cable
Starter mounting details (6 cylinder engine)
1. Connector; 2. Starter; 3. Power cable
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the cruise control actuator.
3. Disconnect wires from starter.
4. Loosen the starter bolts.
5. Remove the bracket from the top of the starter. To do this, loosen 1-2 bracket bolts, lower the starter and unscrew the remaining bolts.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.