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Starter Motor - Load Test

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NOTE: The batteries must be fully charged before carrying out a starter load test.
  1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into the NEUTRAL position.
  2. Remove Fuse 22 from the engine compartment fuse box.
  3. Connect the Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST). Follow the manufacturer's supplied instructions.
  4. Connect a remote starter switch across the starter relay S-terminal and the battery positive terminal post.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  6. Crank the engine and record the voltmeter reading.
  7. Turn the carbon pile control knob until the voltmeter indicates the same reading recorded during cranking the engine. Record the ammeter reading.
  8. Compare the ammeter reading with specifications.
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