2. Make connections as described below, using as heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to the wire used on the vehicle).
Note: To prevent damage to the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
3. Connect the battery as shown in the picture. Make sure you disconnect the starter motor wire from the electrical winding. If the starter pinion moves out, it is working properly.
4. Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the starter pinion does not retract, the starter holding winding is working properly.
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5. Disconnect the battery from the starter housing. If the starter pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.

6. Clamp the starter firmly in a vice.
7. Reconnect the wire to terminal M.
8. Connect the starter to the battery as shown in the diagram and check that the electric motor starts and continues to rotate.

9. If the current is within the specifications when the battery voltage is 11.5V, the starter works normally.
Current: 50A or less.
[The article was taken from the website: hondabook.ru]


