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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1992PICKUP BASE, W55REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERBENCH TESTINGNO-LOAD TEST
1992 Toyota Pickup Base, W55
No-Load Test
1992 Toyota Pickup Base, W55SECTION No-Load Test
CAUTION:
DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing or damage to coil winding will result.
- Remove starter. Connect ammeter in series between starter motor terminal No. 30 (battery terminal) and a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect battery negative to starter case ground. See Figure. Connect voltmeter to battery to observe voltage draw readings.
- Connect remote starter or jumper wire to terminal No. 30 and to terminal No. 50 to engage starter. Starter drive pinion gear should extend quickly and spin smoothly. Check starter amperage draw to be less than 90 amps. Battery voltage draw should be 11.5 volts or more. Replace starter if not within described specifications.
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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.