WorksheetsAutomotive Starters - unrelated to sourdough
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
If when you have the head lights on and you try and start the engine and the lights stay bright. What might be the problem?
A starter's torque is increased by:
Gear reduction from a planetary gear set in the drive
Gear reduction between the pinion gear and ring gear
The battery and cables being in excellent condition
All of the above
What is a normal voltage drop between the battery terminal and starter motor terminal?
0.3 volts
1.8 volts
6.6 volts
12 volts
What is a normal voltage drop between the starter motor terminal and starter case?
0.3 volts
1.8 volts
6.6 volts
12 volts
What is a normal voltage drop between the starter case and negative battery terminal?
0.3 volts
1.8 volts
6.6 volts
12 volts
What is the best test to determine if there is resistance in the starter's high current cable?
Check for resistance with an ohmmeter
Check for voltage drop while the starter is switched on
Replace the battery even if it passes testing, just in case
Check the current draw of the starter
When testing the starter ground cable on a 1988 Pontiac Parisienne, you find 0.3 volts lost. What is the best course of action?
Proceed with other tests, as this voltage drop is within tolerance, especially on an older car
Replace the ground cable and battery terminal, clean all contacts, and test it again
Test the circuit for resistance using an ohmmeter
All of the above
A starter fails to start the car, but makes a very loud grinding/screeching noise when it turns. What could you try next?
Turn the engine 45 degrees with a ratchet and try again
Voltage drop test all the circuits
Remove the starter relay and test the control circuits
Replace the starter
Michael Jackson's 1983 hit "wanna be startin' something" was part of which album?
Off the Wall
Thriller
Bad
Ben
