TM 9-2320-211-20
(5) If voltage is less than 20 volts, place the
(8) The maximum allowable voltage loss is
selector switch in the 20-volt position and repeat
0.2 volt.
(4) above.
( 9 ) After the check is completed, turn the
voltage selector switch to the OFF position, and
(6) If voltage reading is less than 10 volts,
place selector switch in the 10-volt position. Repeat
remove the voltmeter leads from the battery to the
(4) a b o v e .
solenoid cable.
(7) If reading is less than 1 volt, place selector
switch in the 1-volt position and repeat (4) above.
(8) The maximum allowable voltage loss is
0.2 volt.
(9) Turn the voltage selector switch to the
OFF position after the check is completed, and
remove all test leads from the battery cable.
Figure 2-31. Battery-to-solenoid cable test.
e. Starter Solenoid-to-Starter Connector Test
(1) Leave the voltmeter leads connected to the
tester.
(2) Connect the positive (+) voltmeter lead to
side.
(3) Connect the negative (-) voltmeter lead
(1) Leave the voltmeter leads connected to the
to the terminal of the connector on the starter motor
tester.
housing.
(2) Connect the positive (+) voltmeter lead to
(4) Place the voltage selector switch in the 50-
the positive post of the ungrounded battery.
volt position, close the starter switch with the
(3) Connect the negative (--) voltmeter lead
ignition switch in the OFF position, and read the
to the starter solenoid relay terminal.
(4) Place the voltage selector switch in the 50-
(5) If the voltage reading is less than 20 volts,
volt position, close the starter switch with the
change the selector switch to the 20-volt position
ignition switch in the OFF position and read the
and repeat (4) above.
(6) If the reading is less than 10 volts, change
(5) If the voltage reading is less than 20 volts,
t h e selector switch to the 10-volt position and
change the selector switch to the 20-volt position
repeat (4) above.
and repeat (4) above.
(7) If the reading is less than 1 volt, change
(6) If the reading is less than 10 volts, change
the selector switch to the 1-volt position and repeat
t h e selector switch to the 10-volt position and
(4) above.
repeat (4) above.
(8) The maximum allowable voltage loss is
(7) If the reading is less than 1 volt, change
0.2 volt.
the selector switch to the 1-volt position. Repeat the
procedure and read the voltmeter.
