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Lock Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester, 2003 Subaru Forester, and 2002 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the starter stalled, or not rotating, measure the torque developed and current draw when voltage is adjusted to the specified voltage.

Fig 1: Measuring No-Load, Load & Lock Test
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