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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: seph429 on June 23, 2009, 08:54:23 PM

Title: testing a starter
Post by: seph429 on June 23, 2009, 08:54:23 PM

Okay so i found this starter in a junk yard, i have no idea if it works. is there any way i can test it besides just re-installing everything and realizing it doesnt work? (car doesnt have to start really, just prove it can spin the flywheel)

thanks!

Title: testing a starter
Post by: DesktopDave on June 23, 2009, 09:25:14 PM

Touch the terminals to a battery with some short leads.  Just be careful not to spin it too long...it'll burn out if it spins too fast.  Check the solenoid too - it has to push the starter armature.

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Title: testing a starter
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on June 24, 2009, 01:26:06 AM

autozone tests starters for free

Title: testing a starter
Post by: bih55 on November 28, 2009, 01:20:16 AM

ya ^^