Club Car IntelliTach XRT 1550, Maintenance And Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: DIESEL VEHICLES Test Procedures
2007 Carryall 295/295 SE & XRT 1550/1550 SE Gasoline, Diesel and IntelliTach M & S Manual Page 11c-17
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TEST PROCEDURE 3 – GROUND CABLES
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
1. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL. Chock
the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
3. Check the frame ground connection for loose connections and damaged terminals (Figure 11c-10,
Page 11c-17) . Repair or replace as required.
4. Check the negative (–) battery terminal and 6-gauge black wire (w202) for damage. Repair or replace as
required.
5. Check the engine ground for a loose connection, damaged terminals and an excess of paint on the
engine block (under the starter) where the two 6-gauge black wires (w202 and w203) are connected
(Figure 11c-11, Page 11c-17) . Repair or replace as required.
6. Set the multimeter to 200 ohms.
7. Check for continuity between the 6-gauge wire (w202) terminal, disconnected from the negative (–) bat-
tery terminal, and the frame.
8. Check for continuity between the 6-gauge wire (w203) terminal, disconnected from the negative (–) bat-
tery terminal, and the engine.
9. The readings obtained in the previous steps should indicate continuity. If any of the readings are incor-
rect, clean and tighten wire connections. If the connections are good and the reading is incorrect, repair
or replace the wire.
Figure 11c-10 Frame Ground Figure 11c-11 Engine Ground (Under Starter)