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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, measure and record the battery voltage at the C1 Battery terminals.
  2. Verify the measured voltage is between 12 - 15 V.
    • If voltage is between 12 - 15 V 
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the M64 Starter Motor B+ terminal A X2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp illuminates 
  4. Test for less than 0.5 V between the positive battery cable and terminal A X2 at the M64 Starter Motor with the ignition in the START position.
    • If 0.5 V or greater 

      Replace the positive battery cable.

    • If less than 0.5 V 
  5. Test for less than 0.5 V between the negative battery cable and the M64 Starter Motor case with the ignition in the START position.
    • If 0.5 V or greater 

      Replace the negative battery cable.

    • If less than 0.5 V 
  6. Remove the drive belts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  7. Verify the engine cranks slowly when attempting to start the vehicle.
    • If the engine cranks at normal speed 

      Inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding, seized generator etc.

    • If the engine cranks slowly 
  8. Replace the M64 Starter Motor.