Diagnosing Electrical
Malfunctions
Electrical System
Page 8-6 DODGE Turbo Diesel
Electrical System Specifications
Minimum
Recommended Battery Capacity 1025CCA
Maximum
Allowable Resistance
of Starting Circuit .0012 Ohms
Starting
Motor
Nippondenso -12 VDC 3.0 Kw
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Size:
-Battery Connection
3/8x16
inch
-Switch Connection 8-32 inch
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Diagnosing Electrical
Malfunctions
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Starting
Motor
Before you troubleshoot the starting
motor,
make sure the
battery
terminals are not loose or corroded.
f^Nj Engine Does Not Crank
L^J If the solenoid does not make an audible sound, check for
loose
wiring
connections.
No
Voltage
Check
the
voltage
at the solenoid
battery
post.
• No
voltage
- check the condition of the
battery.
Check the
connections at the
battery,
engine and solenoid.