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Starting System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    CAUTION: These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent the coil from burning out.
    1. Perform pull-in/holding test.
      1. Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.
      2. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration. Then check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
        Fig 1: Connecting Battery To Magnetic Switch
        G04062461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Disconnect the negative (-) lead from terminal C. Check that the pinion gear remains out.
        Fig 2: Disconnecting Negative (-) Lead From Terminal C
        G04062462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.
        Fig 3: Disconnecting Negative (-) Lead From Starter Body
        G04062463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.

    2. Perform operation test without load.
      1. Connect the field coil lead wire to terminal C.

        Torque: 5.9 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 52 in.*lbf) 

      2. Mount the starter in a vise.
      3. Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration.
      4. Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily while the pinion gear is moving outward. Then measure the current.

        Standard current 

        CURRENT SPECIFICATION

        Item Specified Condition
        2.0 kW type 100 A or less at 11.5 V
        Fig 4: Connecting Battery And Ammeter To Starter
        G04062464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.