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K20A3 Engine

  1. Disconnect the wire from the S terminal.
  2. Make the connections as shown using as heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to the wire used for the vehicle). To avoid damaging the starter, never leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
  3. Connect the battery as shown. If the starter pinion moves out, it is working properly.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wire From S Terminal
    G03649998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the body as shown. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Negative Battery Terminal From Body
    G03649999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
  6. Connect the starter to the battery as shown, and make sure the motor turns and keeps rotating.
    Fig 3: Connecting Starter To Battery
    G03650000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. If the electric current and motor speed meet the specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.

    Specifications 

    Electric current: 80 A or less 

    Motor speed: 2,600 RPM or more 

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