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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, Protege & 626
Voltage (Minimum) 11
Amperage (Maximum) 90
Fig 1: Checking Starter Current Draw
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