Re: [Chrysler300] Electrical

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxx>]

Matt, for a quick check, measure the voltage as it is with nothing on, then
have someone crank it, and watch the voltage readings. What you're doing is
load testing the battery. If the meter drops to very low voltage, you have a
battery thats low, OR a huge draw. The starter is the bigggest draw in the
car, but shouldn't kill the battery. But if dragging ar suchlike, it will
demand more current than the battery or cables can deliver.
You can check voltage at the starter also before cranking and see what the
voltage is and compare it to the battery reading. Now you've checked the
cable resistance. 
Check the readings @ the post and then the cable end on each end of the
cable. Now you've checked the connections.
Last but not least, check @ the ground end of the cable. A poor connection
there (at the block) will stop it all.
Good luck, Ray Jones

> From: "Jennifer Allyn" <gearhead.girl@xxxx>
> Reply-To: <gearhead.girl@xxxx>
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:21:17 -0700
> To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Electrical
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> '62 413 motor straining to start! Does anyone know how I should test
> for the weak battery sounds?
> 
> I have a Sears meter that can check volts, dwell and RPM. Do I need a
> mutimeter to properly test the battery and alternator?
> 
> What procedure do I use to test the battery and alternator?
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> Thanks!
> 
> Matt Allyn
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