Starting System Performance Inspection; Magnetic Switch; Pull-In Test; Hold-On Test - Mazda 121 Workshop Manual

STARTING SYSTEM
Removal / Insiallation Note
ATX
The starter is removed and installed from below the vehicle.
MTX
The starter is removed and installed from above.
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Pe.tormance Inspection
i,lagnetic awltch
Disconn€ct the terminal l\,4 wire, and perlorm the lollowing tests.
Pull-ln test
The switch is normal if the oinion eiects outward when the bat-
tery is connected as shown in the figure.
Caution
. Do not apply power continuously tor mote than 10
aeconqs.
Hold-ln tesl
After completing the pullin test, disconnect the wire from ter'
minal M (with the pinion left ejected). The holdin coil is func-
tioning properly if the pinion does not return.
Adiuahent of pinion gap
1. Disconnect the wiring from terminal M
2. When the battery is c;nnected between terminal S and the
starter body, the pinion will be ejected and then stop. Meas-
ure the clearance (pinion gap) betlveen the pinion and the
stoooer.
Note
. Do not apply power continuously for more than 10
aeconds.
Pinlon gap: 0.5-2.omm (0.020-0.078 in)
3. lf the pinion gap is not within specficaton. make adjustmenl
by increasing or decreasing the number of washers between
the magnetic Switch and the drive housing. fihe gap be'
comes smaller as the number oi washers is increased.)
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