TROUBLE-SHOOTING YOUR CAR'S STARTING SYSTEM

Instructions are provided for the home mechanic on pinpointing and correcting problems with his car's starting system. The battery, the cause of most starting difficulties, is tested first, followed by a headlight test, primary-circuit bypass, switch bypass, open neutral-safety switch test, voltage drop tests, and checks on the starter motor and starter drive. In proceeding through these checks, the car owner is advised to visually inspect the starting system for loose connections, broken or dangling wires, and corroded terminals. A list is included of starting system problems and probable causes.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • At head of title: Day on Car Care.
• Corporate Authors:

  Times Mirror Magazines, Incorporated

  380 Madison Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • DAY, R
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Popular Science
  • Volume: 217
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0161-7370

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Electric batteries; Ignition systems; Inspection; Motor vehicles; Starting (Driving)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Starting
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00371377
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-030 572
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 31 1983 12:00AM