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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAVALIER VL, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMON-VEHICLE TESTINGSTARTER NO-LOAD TEST
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, 4D Sedan, Standard
Starter No-Load Test
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Starter No-Load Test
- Connect test equipment to starter. See Fig 1. Close switch, and compare RPM and amperage readings with specifications. See STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table.CAUTION: DO NOT apply more voltage than specified. Excessive voltage may cause armature to throw windings due to excessive speed.
- If current draw and RPM meet specification, starter motor is okay. If test indicates low free speed and high current draw, unit may have tight, dirty or worn bearings, shorted or grounded armature, bent armature shaft, or grounded fields.
- Failure to operate with high current draw indicates direct ground in terminal fields or frozen bearings. Failure to operate with no current draw indicates an open field circuit, open solenoid windings, open armature coils or broken brush springs.
- Low RPM and low current draw indicates high internal resistance due to poor connections, defective leads or dirty commutator. High free speed and high current draw indicate shorted fields.
STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Part Number | Motor | Amps (1) | RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9000776 | PG250 | 65-90 | 2700-3200 | ||
| 10455011 | SD210 | 45-75 | 6000-11,000 | ||
| 10455012 | SD260 | 45-75 | 6500-11,000 | ||
| 10455017 | SD200 | 50-75 | 6000-11,900 | ||
| 10455024 | SD250 | 45-74 | 8600-12,900 | ||
| 10455026 | SD210 | 50-75 | 6000-11,900 | ||
| 10455047 | SD260 | 50-75 | 7000-11,000 | ||
| 10455048 | SD210 | 45-75 | 6000-11,900 | ||
| 10455049 | SD200 | 52-76 | 3500-5000 | ||
| 10455301 | SD300 | 70-100 | 6500-10,700 | ||
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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.