General information
The system provides cranking the engine in order to start it.
The main components of the system are a starter with a traction relay installed on it, a storage battery, an ignition switch and connecting wiring.
The starter assembly with the traction relay is fixed at the rear of the engine, near the transmission dome.
When the ignition key is turned to the START position, battery power is supplied through the start control circuit to the starter relay. The relay switches the battery power directly to the starter motor. The motor begins to rotate, simultaneously turning the crankshaft of the engine by the ring gear of the flywheel / drive disk.
The operation of the starter on models equipped with a manual transmission is made possible only when the clutch pedal is depressed. On models with AT, a prerequisite is the transfer of the selector lever to the position "R" or "N".
Precautionary measures
The following special precautions must be observed when performing any work on the starting system components:
- a) Remember that excessively long cranking of the engine by the starter may cause serious damage to the latter due to overheating. Never use the starter continuously for more than 15 seconds, after which it should be allowed to cool for a minute or two;
- b) Do not forget that the starter is connected directly to the battery, which, if handled carelessly, as a result of overloads and short circuits, makes arcing possible, which in turn is fraught with ignition of the wiring;
- c) When performing any work on the components of the starting system, be sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery - remember that if the stereo system installed on the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, you should make sure you know the correct combination to put the audio system into operation!