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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004EXCURSION 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORTESTING AND INSPECTIONNO LOAD TEST
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S
No Load Test
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION No Load Test
NO LOAD TEST
The starter No Load Test will identify open or shorted windings and a possible rubbing starter motor armature or bent starter motor armature shaft.
1. WARNING: Make sure that the starter motor is securely mounted on a bench because the starter motor may move or jump when it is energized.
Connect a fully charged battery, an Alternator, Regulator, Battery And Starter Tester (ARBST), and a remote starter switch to the starter motor. Connect the remote starter switch between the battery positive (+) post and the starter motor S-terminal. Connect the starter motor B-terminal to the battery positive (+) post. Connect the ARBST positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal to the corresponding battery post. Make sure that the battery and starter motor are grounded.
2. Engage the remote starter switch.
3. The starter motor should eject the starter drive and run smoothly. If the starter motor does not run smoothly, install a new starter motor.
4. While the starter motor is running, check the voltmeter and ammeter.
5. The voltage should be greater than 11.0 volts and the amperage should be no more than 70 amps.
6. If the voltage is lower than the 11.0 volts, or the amperage is higher than 70 amps, install a new starter motor.
The starter No Load Test will identify open or shorted windings and a possible rubbing starter motor armature or bent starter motor armature shaft.
1. WARNING: Make sure that the starter motor is securely mounted on a bench because the starter motor may move or jump when it is energized.
Connect a fully charged battery, an Alternator, Regulator, Battery And Starter Tester (ARBST), and a remote starter switch to the starter motor. Connect the remote starter switch between the battery positive (+) post and the starter motor S-terminal. Connect the starter motor B-terminal to the battery positive (+) post. Connect the ARBST positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal to the corresponding battery post. Make sure that the battery and starter motor are grounded.
2. Engage the remote starter switch.
3. The starter motor should eject the starter drive and run smoothly. If the starter motor does not run smoothly, install a new starter motor.
4. While the starter motor is running, check the voltmeter and ammeter.
5. The voltage should be greater than 11.0 volts and the amperage should be no more than 70 amps.
6. If the voltage is lower than the 11.0 volts, or the amperage is higher than 70 amps, install a new starter motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.