Load Test

Alternator, Regulator, Battery And Starter Tester (ARBST):

73 Digital Multimeter:

SPECIAL TOOLS

WARNING: WHEN SERVICING THE STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER S0LENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES.

CAUTION: A protective cap or boot is provided over the battery input terminal on all car lines and must be replaced after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery ground cable before servicing the starter motor.

1. Before performing this test, check the battery to determine its state of charge. Perform a load test of the battery using Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST) 010-00725 or equivalent. Load Test
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
3. Connect ARBST 010-00725 to the vehicle using the amperage lead clipped around the positive battery cable.
4. Measure the amperage of the starter motor while activating the starting system.
5. A properly operating starter motor will draw from 130 to 190 amps of current.