Isuzu KB P190. Manual - part 906

Starting System – V6 

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Engine Compartment Relay And Fuse Panel 

 

 

Figure 6D1-2 –  4 

 

1 

Remove fuses SBF5 and SBF9 from the engine compartment fuse panel to disable the ignition and prevent the 
engine from starting, refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis. 

2 

Chock the wheels. 

3 

For vehicles fitted with automatic transmission ensure the transmission is in P (park) or N (neutral) and the hand 
brake is applied. 

4 

Ensure the engine is at room temperature or normal operating temperature and in good working order. 

Bad Connection Test 

A bad connection appears as a voltage reading when the multimeter leads are connected to two different positive (or 
negative) connections. 

1 

Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, connect the multimeter’s positive lead to the positive battery post. 

2 

Connect the multimeter’s negative lead to the starter motor M terminal. 

3 

Record the voltage that displayed during cranking. 

4 

Repeat this with the multimeter’s negative lead connected to the solenoid switch connector P – 4 pin B 
(circuit 1). 

5 

Also repeat this connecting the multimeter’s negative lead to the battery cable strands. 

6 

Restore all connections that show a significant resistance (voltage reading). 

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Starter Motor Ground Test 

1 

Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, connect 
the multimeter’s positive lead (1) to the negative 
battery post. 

 

Connect the lead to the actual battery post 
and not to the cable or connector. 

2 

Connect the multimeter’s negative lead (2) to the 
starter motor housing. 

3 

Record the voltage that displayed during cranking. 

4 

Repeat this connecting the multimeter’s negative 
lead to the battery cable strands. 

5 

Restore all ground connections that show a 
significant resistance. 

Figure 6D1-2 –  5 

Switching Circuit Test 

1 

Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, connect 
the multimeter’s negative lead (1) to the solenoid 
switch connector P – 3 pin 1. 

2 

Connect the multimeter‘s positive lead (2) to the 
positive battery post. 

3 

Crank the engine. 

4 

Record the voltage that displayed during cranking. 

Maximum switching 
circuit voltage difference.........................................2.5 V 

5 

If the voltage is above the specification, test the 
solenoid switching circuit to locate the cause of the 
high resistance and restore the connection. 

Figure 6D1-2 –  6 

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Cranking Voltage Test 

1 

Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, attach 
the multimeter’s negative lead to ground and the 
multimeter’s positive lead to starter solenoid 
connector P – 3 pin 1 (3) of the solenoid switch. 

 

Do not crank the engine for more than 
30 seconds at a time. Allow 2 minutes for 
the starter motor to cool down between 
tests. 

3 

Crank the engine. 

4 

Record the voltage that displayed during cranking.

Minimum cranking 
voltage.................................................................9.0 V 

5 

Remove and repair or replace the starter motor 
and solenoid switch if the voltage is below the 
specifications and cranks poorly. Refer to 4
 

Major Service Operations. 

Figure 6D1-2 –  7 

 

Current Draw Test 

1 

Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, attach the multimeter’s positive lead to the positive battery post. 

2 

Attach the same multimeter’s negative lead to the negative battery post. 

3 

Using a multimeter set to measure current, attach the multimeter’s positive lead to the battery post. 

4 

Connect the negative lead of the multimeter set to measure current to a battery loading device, for example a 
carbon pile. 

5 

Connect the free lead of the battery loading device to the negative battery terminal. 

6 

Set the battery loading device to maximum resistance (open). 

7 

Crank the engine. 

8 

Record the voltage that displayed during cranking. 

9 

With the ignition in the OFF position, adjust the battery loading device so the reading of the multimeter set to 
measure voltage matches the reading recorded in the last step. 

10 

Record the current draw from the battery loading device. 

11 

Set the battery loading device back to ‘open’. 

12 

Check the current draw is within specifications. 

Cranking current range ................................100 – 140 A 

13 

Remove and repair or replace the starter motor and solenoid switch if the current draw is outside the specification. 
Refer to 4  Major Service Operations. 

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4 

Major Service Operations 

 

Disconnection of the battery affects certain 
vehicle electronic systems. Refer to 00 
Warnings, Cautions and Notes before 
disconnecting the battery. 

4.1 

Starter Motor  

Remove 

 

The starter motor is in close proximity to the 
left-hand side exhaust manifold and engine 
pipe. Allow the engine to cool before 
attempting to remove the starter motor. 

1 

Refer to 1.1  WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES in this Service Information before disconnecting the battery. 

2 

Disconnect the battery ground lead. 

3 

Raise the front of the vehicle. For jacking locations, refer to 0A General Information. 

4 

Put safety stands in place. 

5 

Fit the front lifting bracket: EN–46114 (1) to the 
engine, then hook the chains from the engine hoist 
onto the front lifting bracket. 

 

 

 

Figure 6D1-2 –  8