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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2001INTEGRA GS, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSBENCH TESTINGNO-LOAD TEST
2001 Acura Integra GS, 2D Coupe, Standard
No-Load Test
2001 Acura Integra GS, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION No-Load Test
- Disconnect starter motor wire from starter solenoid "M" terminal. Clamp starter firmly in a vise. Using wire equivalent to battery cables, connect one jumper wire between positive battery terminal and starter terminal "S" and a second jumper wire between negative battery terminal and starter body. Connect a third jumper wire between negative battery terminal and starter terminal "B". DO NOT leave battery connected for more than 10 seconds. Starter pinion should extend. Remove jumper wire from starter terminal "B". Starter pinion should not retract. Remove jumper wire from starter body. Starter pinion should retract immediately. If starter pinion does not operate as specified, repair or replace starter pinion as necessary. If starter pinion operates as specified, go to next step.
- Reconnect wire to starter solenoid "M" terminal. Connect starter and ammeter to battery as specified. See Fig 1 . Connect one jumper wire between negative battery terminal and starter housing and a second jumper wire between positive battery terminal and starter terminal "B". Connect a third jumper wire between positive battery terminal and starter terminal "S". Connect ammeter inductive pickup to second and third jumper wire with current flow arrow pointing toward starter. Check starter voltage and amperage, and starter RPM. See NO-LOAD SPECIFICATIONS table. If no-load test is not to specification, repair or replace starter as needed.
NO-LOAD SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | (1) Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Amps | ||||
| Integra | 90 | |||
| 3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX | 80 | |||
| 3.5RL | 145 | |||
| Minimum RPM | ||||
| Integra | 3000 | |||
| 3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX | 2600 | |||
| 3.5RL | 3300 | |||
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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.