Voltage Drop Test
NOTE:
Make all voltmeter connections at component terminal rather than at cable or wire end.
- Disconnect both connectors from distributor. Connect remote starter switch between starter solenoid terminal "S" and positive battery post.
- Using a digital voltmeter set at lowest voltage scale, connect positive voltmeter lead to positive battery post, and negative lead to solenoid terminal "M". See Fig 1 .
- Engage remote starter switch. Voltmeter should indicate .5 volt or less. If voltmeter indicates more than .5 volt, move negative voltmeter lead to solenoid terminal "B".
- Engage remote starter switch. If voltmeter indicates less than .5 volt, solenoid connections or contacts are bad.
- Clean solenoid terminals "B", "S" and "M". Repeat steps 1)through 4). If voltmeter still indicates more than .5 volt at terminal "M" and less than .5 volt at terminal "B", solenoid contacts are bad. Remove and repair or replace solenoid.
- If voltmeter indicates more than .5 volt at terminal "B", clean cables and connections at solenoid. If voltmeter still indicates more than .5 volt at terminal "B", check for poor positive battery cable connection or bad cable. Repair as necessary.
- To locate excessive voltage drop, move voltmeter negative lead toward battery, and check each connection point. When high voltmeter reading disappears, last connection point checked is cause of problem.