Electrical
System
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
Diagnosing
Electrical
Malfunctions
Page
8-7
• 12 volts at the solenoid battery post - check the voltage at
the S (switch) terminal on the
solenoid.
The ignition witch
must be in the start position.
The solenoid
is
at
fault
if the check indicates 12 volts at the
S
terminal.
if no voltage is indicated at the S terminal, check:
•
Check
the
fuses.
-
Check
the voltage at the ignition switch.
•
Check
the clutch switch or the neutral safety
switch.
•
Check
starter relay switch.
If the solenoid does make an audible
sound,
turn the switch off
and
attempt
to bar the engine in both directions.
Bar
the engine as follows:
1. Direction of engine rotation
2.
Direction opposite engine rotation
3. Direction of engine rotation
If the engine will bar at Step 3,
attempt
to start the engine,
if the starter cranks the engine, check the starter pinion
gear and flywheel ring gear for damage.
To Next Page