Chapter 6: Cable Drop Test
Starter Circuit
The Starter Circuit Test measures the voltage drop of the
starter circuit.
1.
SELECT CIRCUIT: Use the
numerical keypad to select the Battery Ground Test.
1
BATTERY GROUND
2
STARTER CIRCUIT
3
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT
4
OTHER CIRCUIT
NEXT
Press the
soft key to continue.
2.
SET AMPS: Use the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the starter
circuit. The default is 150 A.
NEXT
Press the
soft key to continue.
3.
Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery test leads
to the starter's battery terminal stud. Connect the nega-
tive (–) 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 Tester will display
the word TESTING and a stopwatch while it
evaluates the battery ground.
Starter Circuit Test Results
Total
circuit
voltage
drop
Decision
Starter Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester's IR transmitter
with the printer's receiver, and select the
To return to the Main Menu, press the
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UP/DOWN ARROWS
UP/DOWN ARROWS
Voltage drop
across posi-
tive side of
circuit
Voltage drop
across nega-
tive side of
circuit
PRINT
soft key.
END
key.
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Alternator Circuit
The Alternator Circuit Test measures the voltage drop of the
alternator circuit.
or the
1.
SELECT CIRCUIT: Use the
numerical keypad to select the Battery Ground Test.
1
BATTERY GROUND
2
STARTER CIRCUIT
3
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT
4
OTHER CIRCUIT
NEXT
Press the
or the
2.
SET AMPS: Use the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the alternator
circuit. The default is 80 A.
NEXT
Press the
3.
Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery test leads
to the starter's battery terminal stud. Connect the nega-
tive (–) 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 Tester will display
the word TESTING and a stopwatch while it
evaluates the battery ground.
Alternator Circuit Test Results
Total
circuit
voltage
drop
Decision
Alternator Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester's IR transmitter
with the printer's receiver, and select the
To return to the Main Menu, press the
22
UP/DOWN ARROWS
soft key to continue.
UP/DOWN ARROWS
soft key to continue.
PRINT
END
key.
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or the
or the
Voltage drop
across posi-
tive side of
circuit
Voltage drop
across nega-
tive side of
circuit
soft key.
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