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2-7. STARTER TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. STARTER DOES NOT CRANK (Cont).
Step 2. Using Sun Electric
VAT-33 Starting and
Charging System Tester
or equivalent, set up
test circuit as shown.
Set VAT-33 AMP. RANGE
selector to 0-20 ampere
range.
Set VOLT RANGE selector
to 0-18 volt range.
Set VOLT LEAD SELECT to
INT. position.
Set LOAD control to OFF
position.
Perform remainder of test quickly
to avoid overheating tester. Allow
60 seconds between tests to permit
tester to cool.
Push in and hold button on remote starter switch.
Turn LOAD control until voltmeter indicates 5 volts.
Record ammeter indication.
Turn LOAD control to OFF position.
Release button on remote starter switch.
Ammeter must indicate 10 to 11.5 amperes.
a. If ammeter indication is not within 10 to 11.5 ampere range,
replace solenoid (page 3-246).
b. If ammeter indication is within 10 to 11.5 ampere range, sole-
noid checks okay. GO to step 3 below to test starter.
Step 3. Using Sun Electric VAT-33 Starting and Charging System Tester or
equivalent, set up test circuit as shown.
Set VAT-33 AMP. RANGE selector to the 0-100 ampere range.
Set VOLT RANGE selector to 18-40 volt range.
Move VOLT LEAD SELECT to EXT. position.
Move LOAD control to OFF position.
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