Starter Motor - No-Load Test
Starter Motor - No-Load Test1. Connect a fully charged battery to the starter.
2. Connect the Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST) as illustrated.
3. Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid Terminal S and the positive battery terminal post.
4. Press the remote starter switch. The pinion should shift to the crank position and the motor should run smoothly.
5. While the starter motor is running, record the voltmeter and ammeter readings.
6. The voltage reading should be greater than 11.0 volts and the amperage should be no more than 170 amps.