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Motor Tests

Apply 12 volts to one terminal of motors connector and ground the other terminal. The motor gear should finish its travel in less than I second. Using an ammeter the motor current draw (stall test) should not exceed 6 amps. Reverse the power and ground connectors and retest.

Fig 1: Testing Lock Switch
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