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Load Test

  1. Connect starter load tester and voltmeter to battery terminals. Ensure no current is flowing through the ammeter and carbon pile of tester. Disconnect terminal "S" of starter relay. See WIRING DIAGRAM  .
  2. Connect remote starter switch between terminal "S" and positive battery terminal. Ensure transmission is in Park on A/T models, or Neutral on M/T models.
  3. Crank engine with ignition off. Note voltmeter reading then stop cranking engine. Turn tester carbon pile rheostat knob to match voltage obtained while cranking. Note ammeter reading. Replace or repair starter if current exceeds specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS TABLE  .
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