Starter No Load Test - General Information

CAUTION: Keep fingers and tools away from the opening in the starter drive housing while performing the Starter No Load Test. The strong shifting action of the solenoid could cause personal injury or damage as the drive pinion moves into the cranking position and spins.

1. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.




2. Connect the test leads from the battery (4) and the ammeter (3) to the starter motor assembly.
3. Ensure that the following conditions are met:
^ The starter motor runs smoothly.
^ The pinion extends quickly and completely.
4. Measure the starter motor current draw. The standard starter motor current draw at 11.5 volts is no more that 90 amperes for both manual and automatic transmission.