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How do I test for a short in a starter motor.

Tiny
AMPONSEM MICHAEL
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  • 2010 TOYOTA TACOMA
I have being finding it difficult to test a starter motor short with a test light, how do I go by it.
Friday, December 16th, 2011 AT 9:48 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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You can try checking the armature/commutator-but if I were you just replace the starter motor to prevent further problems
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Friday, December 16th, 2011 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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What makes you think the starter is shorted? I can't remember ever seeing one do that.
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Friday, December 16th, 2011 AT 10:43 PM

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