No-Load Tests

1990 Hyundai Excel GLS, AutomaticSECTION No-Load Tests
  1. Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in series with a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp ammeter and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and starter motor terminal.
  2. Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test voltage. See STARTER NO-LOAD SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table.
  3. Note that maximum amperage is within specification and starter rotates smoothly. See STARTER NO-LOAD SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table.
CAUTION: Perform tests in less than 10 seconds to prevent coil damage.
STARTER NO-LOAD SPECIFICATIONS

Application Test Voltage Maximum Amps @ Minimum RPM
Excel 11.5 60 @ 3000
Sonata 11 90 @ 3000
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