Starter Motor - Load Test
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NOTE:
The batteries must be fully charged before carrying out a starter load test.
- Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into the NEUTRAL position.
- Remove Fuse 17 from the engine compartment fuse box.
- Connect the Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST). Follow the manufacturer's supplied instructions.
- Connect a remote starter switch across the starter relay S-terminal and the battery positive terminal post.
- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
- Crank the engine and record the voltmeter reading.
- Turn the carbon pile control knob until the voltmeter indicates the same reading recorded during cranking the engine. Record the ammeter reading.
- Compare the ammeter reading with specifications.