Starter Circuit; Starter Circuit Test Results - Midtronics intellect EXP-1000 Instruction Manual

Expandable electrical diagnostic platform for testing 6 and 12-volt automotive batteries and 12- and 24-volt charging systems
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Starter Circuit

The Starter Circuit Test measures the voltage drop of the starter circuit.
1.
SELECT CIRCUIT: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the numerical keypad to select
STARTER CIRCUIT.
1
BATTERY GROUND
2
STARTER CIRCUIT

ALT CIRCUIT
4
OTHER
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
2.
SET AMPS: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the keypad to select the rated amperage of
the starter circuit. The default is 150 A.
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
.
Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery test leads to the starter's battery terminal
stud. Connect the negative (–) clamp to the starter's housing.
4.
Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp to the battery's positive (+) post. Connect the
negative clamp (–) to the battery's (–) negative post.
For the next few seconds the EXP will display the word TESTING and a stopwatch
while it evaluates the battery ground.

Starter Circuit Test Results

Total circuit voltage drop
Decision
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR REPLACE. To print the results, align
the EXP's IR transmitter with the printer's receiver, and select the PRINT soft key. To return to the Main
Menu, press the END key.
Figure 19: Starter Circuit PASS Result

Chapter 7: Cable Drop Test
Voltage drop across
positive side of circuit
Voltage drop across
negative side of circuit

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