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Table 5-2. Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting.
I N S T R U C T I O N
INDICATION
YES
NO
REMARKS
STARTER FAILS TO CRANK OR CRANKS TOO SLOWLY.
Turn on ignition key
Normal reading.
Go to Step 2.
Trouble-
switch and check
shoot bat-
voltmeter
tery charg-
(TM 9-2320-273-1 O).
ing circuit
(para 5-11).
Push engine run
Thump.
GO to Step 4. Check
button and have an
wiring to
assistant listen for
starter
heavy thump of the
relay. Go to
solenoid switch on
Step 3.
the starting motor.
Push engine run
Click.
Go to Step 4.
button and have an
assistant listen for a
click of the starter
relay located behind
the center of the
instrument panel.
Feel all battery,
starter, and starter
relay terminals.
Check starting sole-
noid switch with
multi meter as shown
(figure 5-20), while
cranking engine.
Excessive heat.
24 volts (nominal).
Repair or re-
place cables
or con-
nectors.
Replace
motor and/
or solenoid
switch
(para 5-32).
Check
wiring to
START
switch. Go
to Step 4.
Go to Step
5.
Go to Step
6.
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