Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 387

Mazda 323 1988
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5
STARTER
CHECKING
OPERATION
Magnetic
switch
Disconnect
the terminal
M wire, and make the foiiow-
ing tests.
Pull-in
test
The switch is normal if the pinion ejects outward when
the battery is connected
as shown in the figure at the
left.
Note
Be careful
not to apply
power
continuously
for
more
than
10 seconds.
Hold-in
test
After completing
the pull-in test, disconnect
the wire
from terminal
M (with the pinion left ejected). The hoid-
in coil is functioning
properly
if the pinion
does not
return.
Return
test
1. Connect
the battery
between
terminal
M of the
magnetic
switch and the body,
as shown in the
figure.
2. Pull the pinion
out manually
to the pinion stopper
position.
3. The pinion
should
immediately
return to its origi-
nal position
when it is released.
No-load
test
1. After adjusting
the pinion
gap, form a test circuit
with a voltmeter
and an ammeter.
Note
Use heavy cables
or wiring
to starter
and tight-
en each
terminal
fully.
2. Close switch "K"
to run the starter at about 6500
rpm (gear shaft rpm). If the voltmeter
and ammeter
show the following
values
while the starter is run-
ning, it is normal.
Battery
voltage:
11.5 volts
Current:
60 amperes
or less
3. If any abnormality
is noted, follow "INSPECTION"
procedures
to check
starter.

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