Load Test

Alternator,regulator,battery And Starter Tester(ARBST) Or Equivalent:

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 SOLENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES.

CAUTION: A protective cap or boot is provided over the battery input terminal on all vehicle 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 inspection, check the battery to determine its state of charge. Perform a load test of the battery using Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST).
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connector from the ignition coil.
3. Connect the ARBST tester 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.