No-Load Test
CAUTION:
DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result.
- Remove starter. Connect ammeter in series between starter motor terminal No. 30 (battery terminal) and a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect battery negative lead to starter case ground. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Connect voltmeter to battery to observe voltage draw readings.
- Connect remote starter or jumper wire to terminals No. 30 and 50 to engage starter. Starter drive pinion gear should extend quickly and spin smoothly. Verify starter amperage draw and battery voltage draw are within specifications. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace starter if not within specification.
Fig 1: Starter No-Load Test (Celica Shown; Land Cruiser, LX 470, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma 4-Cyl. & 4Runner 4-Cyl. Are Similar)
Fig 2: Starter No-Load Test (Avalon & Sienna Shown; Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Highlander, Tacoma V6, Tundra & 4Runner V6 Are Similar)
NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | Max. Amps @ (Volts) | Minimum RPM | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon, Celica, MR2 & Sienna 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||
| Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Highlander & RAV4 1.2 & 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||
| ECHO | |||||
| 0.8 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||
| Land Cruiser & LX 470 2.0 kW | 100 (11.5) | 2500 | |||
| Sequoia | 100 (11.5) | 3000 | |||
| Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner | |||||
| 1.2 & 1.4 kW | 90 (11.5) | 3000 | |||
| 1.8 & 2.0 kW | 100 (11.5) | 2500 | |||
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