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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1991SONATA V6-3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORTESTING AND INSPECTION
1991 Hyundai Sonata V6-3.0L
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
1991 Hyundai Sonata V6-3.0LSECTION Testing and Inspection
The following diagnosis and testing procedure is made after removal.
1. Place starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully charged 12 volt battery to the starter motor.
2. Connect a test ammeter (100 ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostat, Fig. 6.
3. Connect a voltmeter (15 volt scale) across the starter motor.
4. Rotate the carbon pile rheostat to the Off position and connect a battery cable from battery negative post to starter motor body ground.
5. Adjust rheostat until the battery voltage shows a reading of 11 volts.
6. Ensure maximum amperage is within the specifications and starter motor turns smoothly.
Fig. 6 Free Running Test:
1. Place starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully charged 12 volt battery to the starter motor.
2. Connect a test ammeter (100 ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostat, Fig. 6.
3. Connect a voltmeter (15 volt scale) across the starter motor.
4. Rotate the carbon pile rheostat to the Off position and connect a battery cable from battery negative post to starter motor body ground.
5. Adjust rheostat until the battery voltage shows a reading of 11 volts.
6. Ensure maximum amperage is within the specifications and starter motor turns smoothly.
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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.