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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1998CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORTESTING AND INSPECTIONPERFORMANCE TEST
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)
Performance Test
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)SECTION Performance Test
NOTE: Before starting the following checks, disconnect the wire from terminal M. and make a connection as described below using as heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to the wire used for the vehicle).
Pull-in Coil Test:
Connect the battery as shown. If the starter pinion pops out it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
Hold-in Coil Test:
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
Retracting Test:
Disconnect the battery also from the body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
1. Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
2. Connect the Starter to the battery as described in the diagram below, and confirm that the motor starts and keeps rotating.
3. If the electric current and motor speed meet the specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.
Specifications:
1.6 kW - 80 A or less (Electric current), 2,600 rpm or more (Motor- speed)
Pull-in Coil Test:
Connect the battery as shown. If the starter pinion pops out it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
Hold-in Coil Test:
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
Retracting Test:
Disconnect the battery also from the body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
1. Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
2. Connect the Starter to the battery as described in the diagram below, and confirm that the motor starts and keeps rotating.
3. If the electric current and motor speed meet the specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.
Specifications:
1.6 kW - 80 A or less (Electric current), 2,600 rpm or more (Motor- speed)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.