Starter Motor - Load Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 22 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.