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1. Starter
Trouble Probable cause
Starter does not start.Magnet switch does not operate.
(no clicks are heard.)Magnet switch poor contact or disconti-
nuity of pull-in coil circuit
Improper sliding of magnet switch
plunger
Magnet switch operates.
(clicks are issued.)Poor contact of magnet switch's main
contact point
Layer short of armature
Contaminants on armature commutator
High armature mica
Improper grounding of yoke field coil
Insufficient carbon brush length
Insufficient brush spring pressure
Starter starts but does not crank engine.Failure of pinion gear to engage ring
gearWorn pinion teeth
Improper sliding of overrunning clutch
Improper adjustment of stud bolt
Clutch slippage Faulty clutch roller spring
Starter starts but engine cranks too slowly.Poor contact of magnet switch's main
contact point
Layer short of armature
Discontinuity, burning or wear of arma-
ture commutator
Poor grounding of yoke field coil
Insufficient brush length
Insufficient brush spring pressure
Abnormal brush wear
Starter overruns. Magnet switch coil is a layer short.
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6-1[K100]DIAGNOSTICS
1. Starter
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NOTE:
When measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil
around the tip of the tester probe and press the foil
against the wire with your finger.
G6M0136
4) When tester indicates 12 volts when its probe
reaches point ªAº, a broken circuit occurs between
point ªAº and the negative terminal. Slowly move
tester probe toward the negative terminal while
contacting it on heat wire to locate point where
tester indication changes abruptly (0 volts). This is
the point where a broken circuit occurs.
When tester indicates 0 volts when its probe
reaches point ªAº, a broken circuit occurs between
point ªAº and the positive terminal. Locate a point
where tester indication changes abruptly (12 volts)
while slowly moving tester probe toward the posi-
tive terminal.
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C: REPAIR
1) Clean broken wire and its surrounding area.2) Cut off slit on (used) thin film by 0.5 mm (0.020
in) width and 10 mm (0.39 in) length.
3) Place the slit on glass along the broken wire,
and deposit conductive silver composition
(DUPONT No. 4817) on the broken portion.
G6M0138
4) Dry out the deposited portion.
5) Inspect the repaired wire for continuity.
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6-2[W13C0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
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