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    This document provides instructions for performing a voltage drop test on a vehicle's starter circuit to diagnose electrical failures and locate areas of high resistance. The test procedure involves using a multimeter to check for less than 0.2 volt drops across battery connections and starter circuit components while cranking the engine. Higher voltage drops indicate needed repairs or replacements to improve starter performance.

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    07-006 Voltage Drop Test

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    This document provides instructions for performing a voltage drop test on a vehicle's starter circuit to diagnose electrical failures and locate areas of high resistance. The test procedure involves using a multimeter to check for less than 0.2 volt drops across battery connections and starter circuit components while cranking the engine. Higher voltage drops indicate needed repairs or replacements to improve starter performance.

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    This document provides instructions for performing a voltage drop test on a vehicle's starter circuit to diagnose electrical failures and locate areas of high resistance. The test procedure involves using a multimeter to check for less than 0.2 volt drops across battery connections and starter circuit components while cranking the engine. Higher voltage drops indicate needed repairs or replacements to improve starter performance.

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    Tech Tip No: 07 - 006

    Group: 27 – Electrical System


    Issue Date: 06-28-2007

    CHASSIS TECH TIPS


    Subject: VOLTAGE DROP TEST

    1. RELEVANT MODELS:
    All Hino Models (Cab over and Conventional)

    2. COMPLAINT:
    Electrical failure

    3. CAUSE/CONDITION:
    High resistance and poor connections

    4. CORRECTION:
    Proper Diagnostics are critical in locating and repairing an electrical
    problem quickly and efficiently.
    One of the best tests to perform on any electrical circuit is a Voltage Drop
    Test.
    Below is a procedure to Voltage Drop Test a starter circuit.

    Starter Voltage Drop Test


    Voltage drops in the Starter circuit can be very difficult to find and cause you
    many hours of frustration. We hope that the following diagrams will help you
    troubleshoot the Starter system.
    Some key points to remember are:

    • Any added resistance to the starter circuit can result in decreased starter
    performance.
    For example, with a system drawing 200 amps during cranking, when we
    add 0.01ohms resistance to the starter circuit, we will reduce the voltage
    in the system by 2.0 volts. This degrades the starter's performance and life
    span.
    • When performing voltage drops always have your positive lead of the
    multimeter on the connection closest to the battery.
    • When performing voltage drop tests current must be flowing in the circuit.

    This means the engine must be cranked.

    Page 1 of 6
    Tech Tip No: 07 - 006
    Group: 27 – Electrical System
    Issue Date: 06-28-2007

    CHASSIS TECH TIPS

    With positive lead of the multimeter touching the positive (+) battery post
    (not the cable end) crank engine while watching the voltmeter (wired as shown
    above).

    Reading on voltmeter should be less than 0.2 volts.

    If reading is more than 0.2 volts go to step 2.


    In step 2 we will check the components of the positive (+) circuit.

    Page 2 of 6
    Tech Tip No: 07 - 006
    Group: 27 – Electrical System
    Issue Date: 06-28-2007

    CHASSIS TECH TIPS

    Connect (+) test lead to battery post, and (-) test lead to battery cable clamp.
    Then check for voltage drop at this connection.

    Check each component and link in the circuit while cranking the engine. Those
    components with a voltmeter reading of greater than 0.2 volts should be
    repaired or replaced. Check the components or link to verify that the voltage
    drop is now 0.2 volts or less.

    Check across every connection, cable and component.

    Page 3 of 6
    Tech Tip No: 07 - 006
    Group: 27 – Electrical System
    Issue Date: 06-28-2007

    CHASSIS TECH TIPS

    With negative lead of the multimeter touching the negative (-) battery post
    (not the cable end) crank engine while watching the voltmeter (wired as shown
    above). Reading on voltmeter should be less than 0.2 volts.

    If reading is more than 0.2 volts check components in the ground circuit.
    Check components just like we did in step 2 but place the negative lead
    from multimeter to the connection closest to the negative battery post.

    Page 4 of 6
    Tech Tip No: 07 - 006
    Group: 27 – Electrical System
    Issue Date: 06-28-2007

    CHASSIS TECH TIPS


    On circuits that don’t have a significant load like the starting circuit
    A load can be simulated to check the integrity of the wiring and
    connectors.

    A headlight is a great way of adding a load to a circuit

    When loading a circuit make sure that it is isolated from all components
    (Unplug the circuit were it originates and terminates)

    One wire of the headlight can go to a known good 12 volt positive source. A
    good grounded wire can be connected to the wire of the circuit that is being
    tested at its origin. The negative wire of the test headlight can be connected to
    the wire of the circuit that is being tested at its termination.

    When load

    Page 5 of 6
    Tech Tip No: 07 - 006
    Group: 27 – Electrical System
    Issue Date: 06-28-2007

    CHASSIS TECH TIPS

    If the headlight is dim there is high


    resistance in that circuit. If the
    headlight doesn’t light up at all there
    is an open in circuit

    Check and wiggle the connectors


    and wiring to see if you can change
    the results at the test headlight

    If the headlight now illuminates you


    have located the area where the
    circuit is in question.

    Page 6 of 6

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