Introduction to Starting Systems

Front

What term describes a starter solenoid?

Back

High-current relay.

Front

Basic parts of the starting system (except one): Starting motor, Solenoid, Ignition switch.

Back

Inverter

Front

The starter pinion gear engages the ____ to “crank” the engine.

Back

Flywheel

Front

A ____ uses an extra set of gears and an overrunning clutch assembly to provide greater starting torque.

Back

Reduction starter

Front

To prevent an engine from cranking while the vehicle is in gear, a ____ is commonly used.

Back

Neutral safety switch

Front

A starting motor typically draws over ____ amps, more than any other automotive electrical component.

Back

200

Front

When performing a starting headlight test, what is indicated if the lights stay bright, but the engine does not crank?

Back

An open in the starting circuit

Front

A quick method of checking circuit resistance without disconnecting wires is the ____ test.

Back

Voltage drop

Front

When conducting a starter current draw test, which result indicates a faulty starter motor?

Back

Voltage Low, Current High

Front

The starter relay allows a smaller current flow (from the ignition switch) to control a larger current flow (to the starter solenoid).

Back

True