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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L SOHC
Starting System: Description and Operation
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Description and Operation
STARTING SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
If the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position, current flows in the coil provided inside magnetic switch, attracting the plunger. When the plunger is attracted, the lever connected to the plunger is actuated to engage the starter clutch.
On the other hand, attracting the plunger will turn on the magnetic switch, allowing the B terminal and M terminal to conduct. Thus, current flows to engage the starter motor.
When the ignition switch is returned to the "ON" position after starting the engine, the starter clutch is disengaged from the ring gear.
An overrunning clutch is provided between the pinion and the armature shaft, to prevent damage to the starter.
OPERATION
- For models equipped with M/T, the interlock switch contact is switched OFF when the clutch pedal is depressed. When the ignition switch is then switched to the "ST" position, electricity flows to the starter relay and the starter motor, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched ON and the starter motor is activated.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is switched to the "ST" position without the clutch pedal being depressed, electricity flows to the starter relay (coil), the interlock switch (contacts) and to ground, with the result that the contacts of the starter relay are switched OFF, and because the power to the starter motor is thereby interrupted, the starter motor in not activated.
- For models equipped with A/T, when the ignition switch is switched to the "ST" position while the selector lever is at the "P" or "N" position, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched ON and the starter motor is activated.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
If the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position, current flows in the coil provided inside magnetic switch, attracting the plunger. When the plunger is attracted, the lever connected to the plunger is actuated to engage the starter clutch.
On the other hand, attracting the plunger will turn on the magnetic switch, allowing the B terminal and M terminal to conduct. Thus, current flows to engage the starter motor.
When the ignition switch is returned to the "ON" position after starting the engine, the starter clutch is disengaged from the ring gear.
An overrunning clutch is provided between the pinion and the armature shaft, to prevent damage to the starter.
OPERATION
- For models equipped with M/T, the interlock switch contact is switched OFF when the clutch pedal is depressed. When the ignition switch is then switched to the "ST" position, electricity flows to the starter relay and the starter motor, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched ON and the starter motor is activated.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is switched to the "ST" position without the clutch pedal being depressed, electricity flows to the starter relay (coil), the interlock switch (contacts) and to ground, with the result that the contacts of the starter relay are switched OFF, and because the power to the starter motor is thereby interrupted, the starter motor in not activated.
- For models equipped with A/T, when the ignition switch is switched to the "ST" position while the selector lever is at the "P" or "N" position, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched ON and the starter motor is activated.
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.