Starter zero current test apparatus and method
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1. A method of testing a starter motor, comprising:
- initiating a processor configured to run software to perform the method of testing the starter motor;
closing a first switch in response to executing the software so that a first current flows to a transformer which supplies current to the starter motor;
closing a second switch in response to executing the software so that a second current flows to a solenoid of the starter motor;
measuring current associated with the starter motor in response to executing the software with a current meter before the solenoid of the starter motor is energized; and
failing the starter motor if the current associated with the starter motor is above a predetermined level.
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Abstract
An alternator and starter tester system having a starter current zero test. The current is measured before and after a solenoid of a starter motor is energized and deenergized to determine if the starter motor should be failed. This allows the operator to quickly determine if the starter motor is stuck on during normal starter motor testing.
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1. A method of testing a starter motor, comprising:
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initiating a processor configured to run software to perform the method of testing the starter motor; closing a first switch in response to executing the software so that a first current flows to a transformer which supplies current to the starter motor; closing a second switch in response to executing the software so that a second current flows to a solenoid of the starter motor; measuring current associated with the starter motor in response to executing the software with a current meter before the solenoid of the starter motor is energized; and failing the starter motor if the current associated with the starter motor is above a predetermined level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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