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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
2. Engage the remote starter switch.
1. WARNING: Make sure that the starter
motor is securely mounted on a bench
3. The starter motor should eject the starter drive
because the starter motor may move or jump
and run smoothly. If the starter motor does not
when it is energized.
run smoothly, install a new starter motor.
Connect a fully charged battery, a Starter,
4. While the starter motor is running, check the
Alternator, Battery, Regulator and Electrical
voltmeter and ammeter.
Tester (SABRE) and a remote starter switch to
5. The voltage should be greater than 11.0 volts
the starter motor. Connect the remote starter
and the amperage should be no more than 70
switch between the battery positive (+) post and
amps.
the starter motor S-terminal. Connect the
6. If the voltage is lower than the 11.0 volts, or
starter motor B-terminal to the battery positive
the amperage is higher than 70 amps, install a
(+) post. Connect the SABRE positive (+)
new starter motor.
terminal and negative (-) terminal to the
corresponding battery post. Make sure that the
battery and starter motor are grounded.
2005 Mustang, 12/2004