Author Topic: testing a starter (Read 2896 times)

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!

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 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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1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2009, 01:26:06 AM »

autozone tests starters for free

bih55 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2009, 01:20:16 AM »

ya ^^