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Electrical System Quick Checks
Battery Test (Open Circuit Test)
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage between the
battery terminals.
Set the multimeter to the DC volts setting. The battery
should be at a temperature of 60F to 100F (16C to 38C).
The ignition key should be in the OFF position and all ac-
cessories turned off. Connect the positive (+) meter lead
to the positive battery post and the negative (−) meter
lead to the negative battery post.
NOTE: This test provides a relative condition of the bat-
tery. Load testing of the battery will provide additional
and more accurate information.
Voltage Measured
Battery Charge Level
12.68 v (or higher) Fully charged (100%)
12.45 v 75% charged
12.24 v 50% charged
12.06 v 25% charged
11.89 v 0% charged
Charging System Test
This is a simple test used to determine if a charging sys-
tem is functioning. It will tell you if a charging system has
an output, but not its capacity.
Use a multimeter set to the DC volts setting. Connect the
positive (+) meter lead to the positive battery post and
the negative (−) meter lead to the negative battery post.
Leave the test leads connected and record the battery
voltage.
NOTE: Upon starting the engine, the battery voltage
will drop and then should increase once the engine is
running.
NOTE: Depending upon the condition of the battery
charge and battery temperature, the charging system
voltage will increase at different rates as the battery
charges.
Start the engine and run at high idle (Diesel Engine:
3050 to 3150 RPM, Gasoline Engine: 3200 RPM). Allow
the battery to charge for at least three (3) minutes.
Record the battery voltage.
Test results should be (example):
At least 0.50 volt over initial battery voltage.
Initial Battery Voltage = 12.30 v
Battery Voltage after 3 Minute Charge = 12.80 v
Difference = +0.50 v
Glow Plug System Test (Diesel Engine Only)
This is a fast, simple test that can help to determine the
integrity and operation of your Multi Pro glow plug sys-
tem. The test should be run anytime hard starting (cold
engine) is encountered on a diesel engine equipped
with a glow plug system.
Use a digital multimeter and/or inductive Ammeter (AC/
DC Current Transducer). Properly connect the ammeter
to the digital multimeter (refer to manufacturers’ instruc-
tions) and set the multimeter to the correct scale. With
the ignition switch in the OFF position, place the
ammeter pickup around the main glow plug power sup-
ply wire and read the meter prior to activating the glow
plug system. Adjust the meter to read zero (if applica-
ble). Activate the glow plug system by turning the igni-
tion switch to RUN and record the multimeter results.
The Multi Pro 5800 glow plug system should have a
reading of approximately 36 amps total (9 amps per
glow plug). If low current reading is observed, one (or
more) glow plugs is faulty.
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