Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1075

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M
ENGINE ELECTRICAL -
MAGNETIC SWITCH RETURN TEST
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
2. Connect a 12 V battery between M-terminal and body.
Battery
Field coil wire
3. Pull pinion out and release. If pinion quickly returns to
Starting System
switch.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than
10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
its original position, everything is in order. If it doesn't,
replace magnetic switch.
Caution
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when pulling
out the pinion.