2000 Acura Integra GS-R, 4D SedanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Field Winding Test

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  1. Check continuity between brushes of field winding in armature housing. Ensure continuity exists. If continuity does not exist, replace field winding/armature housing assembly. See Fig 1 .
  2. Check continuity between each brush and armature housing (ground). Continuity should not exist. If continuity exists, replace field winding/armature housing assembly.
Fig 1: Testing Starter Field Winding (Typical)
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