Starter Motor
This is the primary function of a starting motor
a. To charge the battery b. To convert mechanical energy to electrical energy c. To convert electrical energy from the battery to mechanical energy d. To regulate engine temperature
What is To convert electrical energy from the battery to mechanical energy
This symptom indicates a potential starter motor issue a. High fuel consumption b. Clicking noise during starting c. Excessive oil pressure d. Radio interference
What is Clicking noise during starting
This should be done before attempting to remove a starter motor a. Drain the engine oil b. Remove the radiator c. Jack up the vehicle if necessary d. Clean the engine compartment
What is Jack up the vehicle if necessary
This should be checked before installing a new starter a. Engine compression b. Wiring connections c. Fuel pressure d. Oil level
What is Wiring connections
This should be the way the battery be removed during installation a. By tilting it b. By lifting it upright c. By pulling it out forcefully d. By rolling it out
What is By lifting it upright
Thick heavy-duty cables used between the battery and starter motor a. To reduce engine vibration b. To provide strong current for turning the flywheel c. To prevent electrical interference d. To increase cable flexibility
What is motor a. To reduce engine vibration b. To provide strong current for turning the flywheel
This component is responsible for moving the pinion gear a. Field windings b. Commutator c. Solenoid d. Return spring
What is Solenoid
This component returns the pinion to its rest position a. Solenoid b. Return spring c. Field coil d. Actuating arm
What is Return spring
What problem occurs when the starter motor stays on? a. Battery overcharging b. Solenoid malfunction c. Low oil pressure d. Fuel system failure
What is Solenoid malfunction
This should you do to prevent corrosion when reinstalling the battery a. Leave the connectors dry b. Use battery washers c. Apply grease to the terminals d. Clean the battery with water
What is Use battery washers
This component interacts with the flywheel to turn the engine? a. Brushes b. Field coil c. Pinion d. Commutator
What is Pinion
This removing starter motor bolts that are tight, This should you use a. Lubricant or grease b. Excessive force c. Heat gun d. Power tools only
What is Lubricant or grease
Top-mounted starter, this must be removed first
a. Battery
b. Intake manifold
c. Exhaust manifold
d. Oil pan
What is Intake manifold
This component maintains electrical contact during armature rotation a. Field windings b. Brushes c. Return spring d. Pinion gear
What are Brushes
In this order should the cables be reattached a. Positive first, then negative b. Negative first, then positive c. Both at the same time
What is Positive first, then negative
This principle does the starter motor use to produce turning force a. Hydraulic pressure b. Interaction of magnetic fields c. Mechanical leverage d. Thermal expansion
What is Interaction of magnetic fields
This is the function of the brushes in a starter motor a. Cool the motor b. Conduct electricity to the commutator c. Lubricate moving parts d. Reduce noise
What is Conduct electricity to the commutator
This is a sign of a failing starter motor a. High engine temperature b. Poor fuel economy c. Engine fails to turn over d. Excessive exhaust smoke
What is Engine fails to turn over
Installing a new starter, This is the final step a. Testing the engine compression b. Connecting the wiring to the solenoid c. Adding engine oil d. Adjusting the timing belt
What is Connecting the wiring to the solenoid
This is what the hold-down does a. It keeps the battery from moving b. It charges the battery c. It connects to the radio d. It cools the battery
What is It keeps the battery from moving
This happens when the cable between battery and starter is too thin a. The engine runs faster b. The resistance increases c. The battery charges quicker d. The motor cools better
What is The resistance increases
This starter motor fault indicates a gear engagement problem a. Smoke emission b. Battery drain c. Grinding noise d. Slow cranking
What is Grinding noise
This component converts electrical signals to mechanical movement in the starter a. Return spring b. Actuating arm c. Solenoid d. Commutator
What is Solenoid
This causes freewheeling in a starter motor a. Worn pinion gear b. Dead battery c. Faulty alternator d. Low oil pressure
What is Worn pinion gear
Tools and batteries can be bought in Jamaica at a. Local hardware store b. Corner shop c. Online auction sites d. Convenience stores
What is Convenience stores