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STARTER OVERVIEW
The starter draw test measures the amount of current needed to crank
the engine and provides the initial information to diagnose and/or further
test the starting system if necessary. What may appear to be a major
problem may turn out to be a minor problem. Also, what appears to be a
starter problem may be something more major.
Symptomatic Check before Proceeding:
Check all cables and connections.
Check the battery for corrosion and dirty terminals.
Check starter/solenoid for visual defects.
Check the ignition switch and any magnetic switches for
loose or bad wiring, loose mounting, or connections and
sticking contacts.
Check for starter/solenoid noise. The type of noise or the
lack thereof can help in diagnosing the problem.
Does the solenoid click, but the starter does not turn? Does
the starter turn, but not engage the flywheel? Is the starter
sluggish?
Note:
A remote starter switch can be used to bypass the ignition switch
and crank the engine from under the hood. This way the sounds of the
starter can be heard.
STARTER DRAW TEST
Press (N Esc.) to return to main menu. Select
Starter
then press (Y
Enter).
You will be prompted to connect
large clamps if disconnected after
previous test. Press (Y Enter) to
continue.
Use (+Up) and (-Down) to move
cursor to the desired test.
Press (Y Enter) and the BVA-350
will do a preliminary check.
BATTERY
>STARTER
ALTERNATOR
VOLTAGE DROP
CHECKING BATTERY
PLEASE WAIT…
>CONNECT LARGE
CLAMPS TO THE
BATTERY.
‘Y’ TO CONTINUE
