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Lock Test (Subaru)

  1. On manual transmission models, adjust voltage to 2.5 volts. With starter stalled or not rotating, torque should measure 5 ft. lbs. (6.5 N.m) with current draw below 300 amps.
    Fig 1: Ammeter and Voltmeter Hook-Up for No Load Test
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    Subaru starter is illustrated. 

  2. On automatic transmission models, adjust voltage to 2.4 volts. With starter stalled or not rotating, torque should measure 8 ft. lbs. (10.6 N.m) with current draw below 400 amps.