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No-Load Test

Remove starter. Connect fully-charged 12-volt battery, voltmeter and ammeter to starter. See Fig 1 . Using remote starter wires or jumper, engage solenoid. Starter should spin smoothly. Compare readings with specifications. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS  table. If voltage is less than specified or amperage is more than specified, repair or replace starter as necessary.

NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Millenia, MVP, MX-5 Miata & 626
Voltage (Minimum) 11
Amperage (Maximum) 90
Protege
1.6L
Denso Starter
Voltage (Minimum) 11
Amperage (Maximum) 50
Mitsubishi Starter
Voltage (Minimum) 12
Amperage (Maximum) 60
1.8L
Voltage (Minimum) 11
Amperage (Maximum) 90
Fig 1: Checking Starter Current Draw
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