Starters for Isuzu Rodeo
A starter is a necessary part of every vehicles engine. This component supplies the energy needed to turn the flywheel to crank the engine so it starts. You can find OEM, aftermarket, and unbranded starters for the Isuzu Rodeo from a number of different brands including ACDelco, BBB Industries, and Bosch to name a few.
How do you replace a starter on a Isuzu Rodeo?Disconnect the electrical connections attached to the component and remove the mounting bolts to the engine block and supporting brackets. The unit should slide right out at this point. Connect the electrical connections to the new part and bolt it to the Rodeos engine block and mounting hardware.
How do you test a starter on an Isuzu?There are several tests you can do to make sure the starter on your Isuzu Rodeo model is in good working condition. You should test the following three items:
- Start signal: You need to use a multimeter to perform this test. Set the multimeter’s control switch to the DC setting. Attach the back prong on the meter to the negative battery terminal and the red prong to the smallest terminal (called the S terminal) on the starter. Try to start the car. If you get a 12-volt reading on the meter, the unit is getting a start signal.
- Power test: You want to make sure the unit is getting enough power to turn the flywheel on the engine so the Isuzu Rodeo starts. You will use a multimeter set to the DC mode to perform this test as well. Attach either the black or red prong to the positive post on the battery. Do not attach the prong to any part of the positive cable’s terminal. Also, you don’t have to worry about which prong from the multimeter you use to connect to the positive post, since polarity (the direction in which electricity flows) doesn’t matter in this test. Attach the other prong to the terminal on the starter that is used to connect the positive cable. Turn the vehicle on, and if you get a 0 reading, you know the part is getting enough power.
- Testing the ground: The unit needs to be grounded so the fuse doesn’t constantly trip and it is safe to use. Attach one of the prongs of the multimeter (polarity doesn’t matter in this test) to the batterys negative post. Again, avoid putting the prong on the cable’s negative terminal. Place the other terminal against a bare metal spot on the component and turn the key on the ignition. If you get a reading on the multimeter of 0.9 or less, the ground is good.