Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 447

8F - 16 BATTERY SYSTEM
BATTERY CABLES (Continued)
Fig. 11 Test Battery Negative Connection
Resistance - Typical
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
Fig. 12 Test Battery Positive Connection Resistance
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
(3) Connect the voltmeter to measure between the
battery positive cable terminal clamp and the starter
solenoid B(+) terminal stud (Fig. 13). Rotate and hold
the ignition switch in the Start position. Observe the
voltmeter. If the reading is above 0.2 volt, clean and
tighten the battery positive cable eyelet terminal con-
nection at the starter solenoid B(+) terminal stud.
Repeat the test. If the reading is still above 0.2 volt,
replace the faulty battery positive cable.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with two 12v bat-
teries, step #3 must be performed twice, once for
each battery.
- Typical
Fig. 13 Test Battery Positive Cable Resistance -
1 - BATTERY
2 - VOLTMETER
3 - STARTER MOTOR
(4) Connect the voltmeter to measure between the
battery negative cable terminal clamp and a good
clean ground on the engine block (Fig. 14). Rotate
and hold the ignition switch in the Start position.
Observe the voltmeter. If the reading is above 0.2
volt, clean and tighten the battery negative cable
eyelet terminal connection to the engine block.
Repeat the test. If the reading is still above 0.2 volt,
replace the faulty battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with two 12v bat-
teries, step #4 must be performed twice, once for
each battery.
Fig. 14 Test Ground Circuit
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
3 - ENGINE GROUND
REMOVAL
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be
certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
Typical
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