solenoid, you are reading combined voltage drop in positive battery cable clamp-to-terminal post connection and
positive battery cable.
The following operation will require a voltmeter accurate to 1/10 (0.10) volt. Before performing tests, be certain that
following procedures are accomplished:
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Battery is fully-charged and load-tested. Refer to Battery in 8, Battery.
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Fully engage parking brake.
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If equipped with manual transmission, place gearshift selector lever in Neutral position and block clutch pedal
in fully depressed position. If equipped with automatic transmission, place gearshift selector lever in Park posi-
tion.
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Verify that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
•
To prevent a gasoline engine from starting, remove Automatic ShutDown (ASD) relay. To prevent a diesel
engine from starting, remove Fuel Pump Relay. These relays are located in Power Distribution Center (PDC).
Refer to label on PDC cover for relay location.
1. Connect positive lead of voltmeter (1) to negative
battery cable terminal post. Connect negative lead
of voltmeter to negative battery cable clamp.
Rotate and hold ignition switch in Start position.
Observe voltmeter. If voltage is detected, correct
poor contact between cable clamp and terminal
post. Note: Certain diesel equipped models use
dual batteries. If equipped with dual battery
system, procedure must be performed twice,
once for each battery.
2. Connect positive lead of voltmeter to positive bat-
tery terminal post. Connect negative lead of volt-
meter to battery positive cable clamp. Rotate and
hold ignition switch in Start position. Observe volt-
meter. If voltage is detected, correct poor contact
between cable clamp and terminal post. Note: Cer-
tain diesel equipped models use dual batteries.
If equipped with dual battery system, this pro-
cedure must be performed twice, once for each
battery.
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