K54001 Starting System

In the direct-drive system, the starter drive is mounted directly on one end of the armature shaft.<br />

• true
• false

Tech A says a starter converts chemical energy to electrical energy. Tech B says that a starter converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Who is correct?

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both
• Neither

Technician A says that in the direct-drive system, the starter drive is mounted directly on both ends of the armature shaft. Technician B says that the gear reduction starter allows the starter to spin at a higher speed with lower current. Who is correct?

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both
• Neither

Technician A says that the starter converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. Technician B says that the starter converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Who is correct?

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both
• Neither

The ____ of the starter motor engages with the _____, and the starter motor then rotates to turn over, or crank, the engine.

• Pinion; flywheel ring gear
• Flywheel ring gear; pinion
• PCM; flywheel ring gear
• flywheel ring gear; PCM

The ______________ provides a method of rotating (cranking) the vehicles internal combustion engine (ICE) to begin the combustion cycle.

• charging system
• heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)
• passive keyless entry (PKE)
• starting system

The solenoid plunger movement allows a very large current to flow from the battery to the starter motor, __________.

• Rotating the armature
• Rotating the drive pinion gear
• Causing the crankshaft to rotate
• All of the above

The starter motor converts:

• electrical energy into mechanical energy.
• electrical energy into chemical energy.
• mechanical energy into chemical energy.
• mechanical energy into electrical energy.