Starter Performance Test; Perform Pull–In Test; Perform Hold–In Test; Inspect Clutch Pinion Gear Return - Toyota 3VZ–FE Troubleshooting Manual

STARTING SYSTEM – STARTER

STARTER PERFORMANCE TEST

NOTICE: These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 se-
conds to avoid burning out the coil.
1. PERFORM PULL–IN TEST
(a) Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.
(b) Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown.
Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnetic
switch assembly.
2. PERFORM HOLD–IN TEST
With battery connected as above with the clutch pinion gear
out, disconnect the negative (–) lead from terminal C. Check
that the pinion gear terminals out.
If the clutch pinion gear returns inward, replace the magnetic
switch assembly.
3.

INSPECT CLUTCH PINION GEAR RETURN

Disconnect the negative (–) lead from the switch body.
Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not return, replace the magnetic
switch assembly.
4. PERFORM NO–LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
(a) Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown.
(b) Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with the
pinion gear moving out. Check that the ammeter shows the
specified current.
Specified current:
90 A or less at 11.5 V
ST–17
ST01L–01