Specifications - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

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STARTING (Continued)
Fig. 6 TEST STARTER GROUND - TYPICAL
1 - STARTER MOTOR
2 - BATTERY
3 - VOLTMETER
(6) If equipped with dual battery system (certain
diesel equipped models), connect positive lead of volt-
meter to positive battery cable clamp on battery
located on left side of vehicle. Connect negative lead
of voltmeter to positive battery terminal post on bat-
tery located on right side of vehicle. Rotate and hold
ignition switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter.

SPECIFICATIONS

STARTING SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Part Number
Engine Application
Power Rating
Voltage
Number of Brushes
Drive Type
Free Running Test Voltage
Free Running Test Amperage
Draw
Free Running Test Minimum
Speed
Solenoid Closing Maximum
Voltage Required
* Cranking Amperage Draw
Test
* Test at operating temperature. Cold engine, tight (new) engine, or heavy oil will increase starter amperage draw.
Starter Motor and Solenoid
Denso
56028715AD
3.7L / 4.7L / 5.7L / 5.9L
1.4 Kilowatt / 1.9
Horsepower
12 Volts
4
Gear Reduction
11 Volts
73 Amperes
3601 rpm
7.5 Volts
125 - 250 Amperes
If reading is above 0.2 volt, clean and tighten battery
cables at both batteries. Repeat test. If reading is
still above 0.2 volt, replace faulty positive battery
cable.
If resistance tests detect no feed circuit problems,
refer to Starter Motor in the Diagnosis and Testing.
CONTROL CIRCUIT TESTING
The starter control circuit components should be
tested in the order in which they are listed, as fol-
lows:
• Starter Relay - Refer to Starter Relay Diag-
nosis and Testing.
• Starter Solenoid - Refer to Starter Motor
Diagnosis and Testing.
• Ignition Switch - Refer to Ignition Switch
and Key Lock Cylinder
• Clutch Pedal Position Switch - If equipped
with manual transmission, refer to Clutch Pedal
Position Switch in 6, Clutch.
• Park/Neutral Position Switch - If equipped
with automatic transmission, refer to Park/Neutral
Position Switch in 21, Transmission.
• Wire harnesses and connections - Refer to 8,
Wiring Diagrams.
Denso
56027703AD
8.0L
1.4 Kilowatt / 1.9
Horsepower
12 Volts
4
Gear Reduction
11 Volts
73 Amperes
3601 rpm
7.5 Volts
125 - 250 Amperes
STARTING 8F - 33
Denso
4741012
5.9L Diesel
2.7 Kilowatt / 3.6
Horsepower
12 Volts
4
Conventional
11 Volts
200 Amperes
3000
8.0 Volts
450 - 700 Amperes