Electrical Equipment

Starter Magnetic Switch Inspection

~1min read

PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the wire from terminal M.
2. Using jumper wires, connect the battery terminals to terminals S and M.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. The pinion gear should move forward. If the pinion does not move out, replace the magnetic switch.

Предупреждение

Perform this check within 10 seconds, otherwise the magnetic switch coil may burn out.

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