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1999 Acura 2.3CL AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Starter Specifications
STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Brush | ||||
| Length (Standard) | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 0.62-0.64" (15.8-16.2 mm) | |||
| M/T | 0.59-0.61" (15.0-15.5 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 0.62-0.64" (15.8-16.2 mm) | |||
| Length (Minimum) | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 0.43" (11.0 mm) | |||
| M/T | 0.39" (10.0 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 0.43" (11.0 mm) | |||
| Spring Tension | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 3.5-4.0 Lbs. (1.6-1.8 Kg) | |||
| M/T | 4.0-5.3 Lbs. (1.4-2.0 Kg) | |||
| 3.0CL | 3.5-4.0 Lbs. (1.6-1.8 Kg) | |||
| Commutator | ||||
| Diameter (Standard) | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 1.102-1.106" (28.0-28.1 mm) | |||
| M/T | 1.177-1.181" (29.9-30.0 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 1.102-1.106" (28.0-28.1 mm) | |||
| Diameter (Minimum) | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 1.083" (27.5 mm) | |||
| M/T | 1.14" (29.0 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 1.083" (27.5 mm) | |||
| Runout (Standard) | ||||
| 2.3CL | 0.0008" (0.02 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 0.0008" (0.02 mm) | |||
| Runout (Maximum) | ||||
| 2.3CL | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||
| Mica Depth (Standard) | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 0.016-0.020" (0.4-0.5 mm) | |||
| M/T | 0.02-0.03" (0.5-0.8 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 0.016-0.02" (0.4-0.6 mm) | |||
| Mica Depth (Minimum) | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| A/T | 0.006" (0.15 mm) | |||
| M/T | 0.008" (0.2 mm) | |||
| 3.0CL | 0.006" (0.15 mm) | |||
| No Load At 11 Volts | ||||
| Maximum Amps | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| Mitsuba | 80 | |||
| Denso | 90 | |||
| 3.0CL | 80 | |||
| Minimum RPM | ||||
| 2.3CL | ||||
| Mitsuba | 2600 | |||
| Denso | 3000 | |||
| 3.0CL | 2600 | |||
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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.
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