STARTER MOTOR10-14 TNV IDI Service ManualStarter MotorBrush HolderBrush Holder Insulation TestCheck for continuity between each brush holderand the base using a multimeter (Figure 10-21).The multimeter should not indicate continuity.If the multimeter indicates continuity, replace thebrush holder.Figure 10-21Brush Spring TestTest the spring force for each brush spring(Figure 10-22). Replace the brush spring if theforce is not within the range. See Starter MotorSpecifications on page 10-5 for the service limit.Figure 10-22Solenoid SwitchIf the starter motor becomes wet, replace thesolenoid switch even if the solenoid switchassembly function is normal.Shunt Coil Continuity TestCheck for continuity between the “S” terminal andthe switch body using a multimeter (Figure 10-23).The multimeter should indicate continuity.If the multimeter does not indicate continuity,replace the solenoid switch.Figure 10-23Series Coil Continuity TestCheck for continuity between the “S” and “M”terminals using a multimeter (Figure 10-24). Themultimeter should indicate continuity.If the multimeter does not indicate continuity,replace the solenoid switch.Figure 10-240000122000012300001240000125
