Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 50

K20M engine
1. Disconnect the wires from the S terminal and the M
terminal.
2, Make the connections as described below using as
heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to
the wire used for the vehicle). To avoid damaging
the starter, never leave the battery connected for
more than 10 seconds.
3. Connect the battery as shown.Be sure to
disconnect the starter motor wire from the solenoid
lf the starter pinion moves out. it is working
properly.
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BODY
(GROUND}
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Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf the
pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working
propefly.
5. Disconnectthe battery Irom the body. lfthe pinion
retracts immediately, it is working properly'
1 .
Clamp the starter firmlY in a vise,
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
sta rts and keePs rotating
lf the electric current and motor speed meet the
sDecifications when the battery voltage is at 1 1.5 V.
the starter is working ProPerlY.
Specifications:
Electric current: 90 A or less
Motor speed:
3,000 ipm or more
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