Starter Motor - No Load Test

NO LOAD TEST

The starter No Load Test will identify open or shorted windings and a possible rubbing starter motor armature or bent starter motor armature shaft.

1. WARNING: Make sure that the starter motor is securely mounted on a bench because the starter motor may move or jump when it is energized. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Connect a fully charged battery, a SABRE Tester and a remote starter switch to the starter motor. Connect the remote starter switch between the battery positive (+) post and the starter motor S-terminal. Connect the starter motor B-terminal to the battery positive (+) post. Connect the SABRE positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal to the corresponding battery post. Make sure that the battery and starter motor are grounded.

2. Engage the remote starter switch.
3. The starter motor should eject the starter drive and run smoothly. If the starter motor does not run smoothly, install a new starter motor.
4. While the starter motor is running, check the voltmeter and ammeter.
5. The amperage should be no more than 84 amps.
6. The amperage is higher than 84 amps, install a new starter motor.