How to replace a Starter

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NocturnalQX4
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Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:27 pm

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Hey - I have a 2003 nissan pathfinder, i think the starter is dead. I'm going to try to do the screwdriver test but i want to know how do you remove it. Where is it located and is there anything special i should know before I attempt this today.

Thanks all.


robbykennedy
Posts: 60
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:19 pm
Car: 2003 Pathfinder SE
2005 Mercedes Benz C-Class

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I got this from the service manual. Please take the time to read it.

Power is supplied at all times
to ignition switch terminal 1
through 40A fusible link (letter e, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
through 10A fuse [No. 18, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
to park/neutral position relay terminal 1.
Also, with the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
from ignition switch terminal 5
to park/neutral position relay terminal 3.
With the selector lever in the P or N position, ground is supplied
to park/neutral position relay terminal 2 through the park/neutral position switch
from body grounds B55 and B75.
Then park/neutral position relay is energized and power is supplied
from park/neutral position relay terminal 5
to terminal 2 of the starter motor windings.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the engine
starts.
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