Diagnosing
Electrical
Malfunctions
Page
8-8
Electrical
System
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
^0) Engine Cranking Speed Too Slow
Make
sure the wiring connections are clean,
tight
and not
damaged.
Check
the battery voltage.
Bar
the engine in the direction of engine rotation to make sure
the engine
is
free and does not have an internal malfunction.
9.6 to 12V
0 to 9.6
if the engine is free, check the voltage at the starter during
cranking,
if the voltage drops more than 2.4
volts,
check
that
all
connections
are
tight
and the
connections
are ok.
if the
cables
are correct and the voltage drop
exceeds
the
limit,
check
the battery for a bad
cell.
If all
cells
are ok, replace the
starter.