No-Load Test

Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in series with a fully-charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp (130-amp on Diamante) ammeter and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and starter motor terminal. See Fig 1 , Fig 2 or Fig 3 .
Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test voltage. Ensure maximum amperage is as specified and starter rotates smoothly. See STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table.

Fig 1: No-Load Test Connections For Diamante, Lancer, Mirage, Montero & Montero Sport
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Fig 2: No-Load Test Connections For Eclipse 2.4L & Galant 2.4L
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Fig 3: No-Load Test Connections For Eclipse 3.0L & Galant 3.0L
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STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application	Test Voltage	Maximum Amps @ Minimum RPM
Diamante	12.0	110 @ 5000
Eclipse, Galant, Lancer, Montero & Montero Sport	11.0	90 @ 3000
Mirage
Direct Drive Starter	11.5	53 @ 6000
Gear Reduction Starter	11.0	90 @ 2800