Directed Electronics G312R User Manual

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step 4

Starter wire

The starter wire will be located in the same harness as the ignition

and constant power. Leaving the meter black lead connected to

the metal ground.

Find the wire suspected to be the starter wire according to the

web information on your vehicle. Place the red lead of your

meter on the wire. With the key in the off position the meter

should read 0.00 volts and will stay at 0.00 volts in all key posi-

tions except the crank position. In the crank position your meter

should read between 10.00 volts and 13.00 volts, and will drop

back to 0.00 volts when the starter disengages. Once you locate

the starter wire, cut the wire in half and try to crank (start) the

vehicle. (Always check the Web site information on your vehicle

for warnings regarding the starter wire and check engine lights.

Some vehicles will trip a check engine light if the starter wire is

cut.) If the vehicle does not crank, the correct wire has been

note: Optional 8618 starter kill relay is required.

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