Note: Run this test for 3-5 seconds. to avoid damage to the stator winding.
1. Checking the retracting winding of the traction relay.
- A) Disconnect winding wire from starter terminal "WITH".
- b) Connect the wires from the battery to the terminals of the traction relay, as shown in the figure. Make sure the freewheel gear is out.
3S-FE, 4S-FE | 3S-GE and 4A-FE |
2C | 2S-T |
If the freewheel drive gear does not advance, replace the traction relay assembly.
2. Checking the holding winding. With the connection made as described in the previous paragraph and the overrunning clutch drive gear extended, disconnect (-) wire from outlet "WITH". Make sure the pinion gear stays extended. If the drive gear returns inside, then replace the traction relay assembly,
3. Check if the freewheel drive gear returns. Disconnect (-) wire from the traction relay housing. Make sure the freewheel drive gear is retracted inward. If the freewheel drive gear is not retracted, then replace the traction relay assembly.
4. (For 2S-T) Check freewheel drive gear play.
- A) Connect the wiring harness to the cover on the drive side.
- b) Move the drive gear all the way to the armature and measure the clearance between the drive gear and the stop sleeve. Nominal clearance: 3.9mm.
5. Check starter operation without load.
- A) Connect the wires from the battery and from the ammeter to the starter as shown in the figure, and also connect the winding wire to the starter terminal "WITH".
3S-FE, 4S-FE | 3S-GE and 4A-FE |
2C | 2S-T |
- b) Check that the starter armature rotates evenly and the freewheel drive gear is extended. Measure the current with an ammeter.
Rated current (at 11.5 V):
- except starter 2.2 kW: 90 A
- starter 2.2 kW (2C): 120 A
- starter 2.2 kW (2S-T): 160 A