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Load Testing

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  1. Connect starter load tester and voltmeter on battery terminals. Ensure no current is flowing through the ammeter and carbon pile of tester. Disconnect terminal "S" of starter relay.
  2. Connect remote starter switch between terminal "S" and positive battery terminal. Ensure transmission is in Park on A/T models or Neutral on M/T models prior to testing starter.
  3. Crank engine with ignition off and note voltmeter reading. Stop cranking engine. Turn carbon pile tester rheostat knob to match voltage obtained while cranking. Note ammeter reading. Replace or repair starter if current exceeds specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS TABLE .
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