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Starter Ground Circuit Test

NOTE: Make all voltmeter connections at component terminal rather than at cable or wire end.
  1. Disconnect inertia fuel shutoff switch to disable fuel pump. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS  . Connect remote starter switch between starter solenoid terminal "S" (White/Pink wire) and positive battery post.
  2. Connect positive voltmeter lead to starter housing, and negative lead to negative battery post. Engage remote starter switch while observing voltmeter. Voltmeter should indicate .2 volt or less. If voltmeter indicates greater than .2 volt, clean negative cable connections at battery and engine.
  3. If voltage drop is still excessive, repair or replace negative battery cable and/or engine ground cable as necessary. Repeat starter circuit test after repair to ensure problem has been corrected. If battery and cables test okay and starter motor still cranks slowly, replace starter.
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