Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 361
STARTING SYSTEM
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL
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STA R TIN G SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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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
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For models equipped with M/T, the clutch pedal
position 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 clutch pedal position 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.
B
M
S
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PULL-IN COIL
HOLDING
COIL
PLUNGER
LEVER
PINION SHAFT
OVERRUNNING
CLUTCH
YOKE
BRUSH
ARMATURE
IGNITION
SWITCH
BATTERY
+
-
AB