Mitsubishi 3000GT - Magnetic Switch Return Test; Starter Relay

ENGINE ELECTRICAL - Starting System
16-25
L
Field coil wire
27EL0021
216Fo264
00002526
MAGNETIC SWITCH RETURN TEST
(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
(2) Connect a 12 V battery between M-terminal and body.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
(3) Pull pinion out and release. If pinion quickly returns to
its original position, everything is in order. If it doesn’t,
replace magnetic switch.
Caution
When pulling out the pinion, be careful not to have
your finger pinched.
STARTER RELAY
(1) Remove the starter relay from the relay box.
(2) Connect battery to terminal 2 and check continuity between
terminals with terminal 4 grounded.
Power is supplied
3-4 terminals
3-5 terminals
No continuity
Continuity
/ 3-4 terminals / Continuity 1
Power is not
supplied
3-5 terminals
l-2 terminals
No continuity
Continuity
i
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