No-load Test

Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.
Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
- If not within specification, replace the starter.
Starter no-load test voltage

11 V

Starter no-load test current

SKYACTIV-G 2.0: 95 A or less

SKYACTIV-G 2.5: 90 A or less

Fig 1: Measuring Starter Voltage And Current
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