Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Hyundai Azera BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Free Running Test
- Place the starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully-charged 12-volt battery to starter motor as follows.
- Connect a test ammeter (150-ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostats as shown in the illustration.
- Connect a voltmeter (15-volt scale) across starter motor.
- Rotate carbon pile to the off position.
- Connect the battery cable from battery's negative post to the starter motor body.
- Adjust until battery voltage shown on the voltmeter reads 11.5 volts.
- Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the specifications and that the starter motor turns smoothly and freely.
Current: 85A, MAX.
Speed: 2, 550 rpm, MIN.
Factory Service Tools
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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.