Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 349

STARTING SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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Check the park/neutral position switch.

•

Check the clutch pedal position switch.

•

Check the theft-alarm starter relay.

The starter motor doesn't stop

•

Check the starter (magnetic switch).

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the
following chart.

STEP 1.

Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to GROUP 54A,

Battery

−−−−

On-vehicle Service - Battery Check

P.54A-5

).

OK : Go to Step 2.
NG : Charge or replace the battery.

STEP 2.

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Disconnect the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal
connector.

•

Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to the
starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.

•

Check the engine condition.
OK: Turns normally

Q: Dose the starter motor operate normally?

OK :

•

Check the ignition switch (Refer to GROUP 54A,
Ignition Switch - Ignition Switch

P.54A-27

.)

•

Check the starter relay.

•

Check the park/neutral position switch. (Refer to
GROUP 23A, On-vehicle Service - Essential
Service

P.23A-278

.)

•

Check the line between the battery and starter
motor S (solenoid) terminal.

NG : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3.

•

Check the cable between starter B (battery) terminal and
battery positive terminal for connection and continuity.

Q: Is the starter cable in good condition?

OK : Go to Step 4.
NG : Repair or replace the cable.

STEP 4.

•

Check the connection and the continuity of the cable
between the starter motor body and the negative battery
terminal.

Q: Is the ground line in good condition?

OK : Go to Step 5.
NG : Repair or replace the cable.

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STEP 5.

Q: Is the starter motor in good condition? (Refer to

Starting system

−−−−

Starter motor - Inspection

P.16-24

.)

OK : Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
NG : Replace the starter motor.

STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1162001000060

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Air Cleaner Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP
15, Air Cleaner

P.15-4

.)

AC000287

1

2

2

4.9 N·m
43 in-lb

30 N·m
22 ft-lb

30 N·m
22 ft-lb

30 N·m
22 ft-lb

AC

<2.4L ENGINE>

<3.0L ENGINE>

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STARTER COVER <2.4L
ENGINE>

2.

STARTER MOTOR

STARTING SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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INSPECTION

M1162001100056

PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and M-

terminal.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
3. Set the switch to "ON," and the pinion will move out.

4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a

feeler gauge.

Standard value: 0.5

−−−−

2.0 mm (0.02

−−−−

0.07 inch)

5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or

removing gasket(s) between the magnetic switch and front
bracket.

AKX01238

<2.4L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

SWITCH

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AC

AKX01239

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

SWITCH

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX00198

STOPPER

PINION GAP

PINION

AB

AKX00199

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MAGNETIC SWITCH PULL-IN TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and M-

terminal.

3. If the pinion moves out, the pull-in coil is good. If it doesn't,

replace the magnetic switch.

MAGNETIC SWITCH HOLD-IN TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and body.

3. Manually pull out the pinion as far as the pinion stopper

position.

4. If the pinion remains out, everything is operating properly. If

the pinion moves in, the hold-in circuit is open. Replace the
magnetic switch.

AKX01242

<2.4L ENGINE>

S

B

M

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01243

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01244

<2.4L ENGINE>

S

B

M

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01245

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB