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Free Running Test

  1. Place the Starter Motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully-charged 12-Volt Battery to Starter Motor as follows.
  2. Connect a Test Ammeter (150-Ampere Scale) and Carbon Pile Rheostats as shown in the illustration.
  3. Connect a Voltmeter (15-Volt Scale) across Starter Motor.
    Fig 1: Testing Starter Motor Operation
    G10607841Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Rotate Carbon Pile to the OFF position.
  5. Connect the Battery Cable from Battery's negative post to the Starter Motor Body.
  6. Adjust until Battery Voltage displayed on the Voltmeter reads 11.5 Volts.
  7. Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the specifications and that the Starter Motor turns smoothly and freely.

    Max. Current  : 60A

    Min. Speed  : 5, 500 RPM

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