switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If read-
ing is above 0.2 volt, clean and tighten battery cable
connection at solenoid. Repeat test. If reading is still
above 0.2 volt, replace faulty positive battery cable.
(4) Connect voltmeter to measure between nega-
tive battery terminal post and a good clean ground
on engine block (Fig. 5). Rotate and hold ignition
switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If read-
ing is above 0.2 volt, clean and tighten negative bat-
tery cable attachment on engine block. Repeat test. If
reading is still above 0.2 volt, replace faulty negative
battery cable.
(5) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to starter
housing. Connect negative lead of voltmeter to nega-
tive battery terminal post (Fig. 6). Rotate and hold
ignition switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter.
If reading is above 0.2 volt, correct poor starter to
engine block ground contact.
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
• 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.
Fig. 4 TEST POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE
1 - BATTERY
2 - VOLTMETER
3 - STARTER MOTOR
Fig. 5 TEST GROUND CIRCUIT RESISTANCE -
TYPICAL
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
3 - ENGINE GROUND
Fig. 6 TEST STARTER GROUND - TYPICAL
1 - STARTER MOTOR
2 - BATTERY
3 - VOLTMETER
8F - 28 STARTING SYSTEM VA
STARTING SYSTEM (Continued)
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