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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999CAVALIER Z24, 2D CONVERTIBLE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMBENCH TESTINGSTARTER NO-LOAD TEST
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, Automatic
Starter No-Load Test
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION Starter No-Load Test
- Secure starter in vise. Turn carbon pile off and open switch. Connect test equipment to starter as illustrated. See Fig 1. Turn switch on and adjust carbon pile until voltage reads as specified. See STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. Check ammeter reading and pinion speed on RPM indicator. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. Compare RPM and amperage readings with specification.CAUTION: DO NOT apply more voltage than specified. Excessive voltage may cause armature to throw windings due to excessive speed.
- If amperage and RPM readings are as specified, starter motor is okay. If readings are not as specified, replace starter assembly. See STARTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
STARTER NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Starter | Amps @ Volts | RPM | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L | PG260 | 47-70 @ 10 | (1) | ||||||
| 2.4L | |||||||||
| Except Malibu | PG260 | 60-120 @ 10 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| Malibu | PG260MQ | 60-120 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| 3.0L | (1) | 75 @ (1) | (1) | ||||||
| 3.1L | |||||||||
| "N" Body | PG260F1 | 60-120 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| "W" Body | PG260F1 | 40-90 @ 11.5 | 3200-4800 | ||||||
| 3.4L | PG260M1 | 60-120 @ 10 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| 3.5L | PG260M1 | 60-96 @11.5 | 2925-3375 | ||||||
| 3.8L | |||||||||
| "C", "F" & "H" Body | PG260 | 60-120 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| "G" Body | (1) | 60-120 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| "W" Body | |||||||||
| VIN K (2) | PG260F2 | 35-85 @ 11.5 | 2550-4150 | ||||||
| VIN 1 (2) | PG260M | 60-96 @ 11.5 | 2925-3375 | ||||||
| 4.0L | (1) | 60-120 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| 4.6L | PG260 | 60-120 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
| 5.7L | PG260 | 60-125 @ 11.5 | 2900-3400 | ||||||
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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.