Military MEP MEP-804A — Starter testing (installed)
Testing & diagnosis
For the Military MEP MEP-804A, from the Military MEP service manual.
Applies to: Military MEP MEP-804A
Procedure
- Make sure batteries fully charged and cables serviceable.
- Set multimeter for volts DC as Test A.
- If voltage indicated, solenoid is defective.
- Momentarily connect jumper as Test B.
- Multimeter should indicate battery voltage and starter should crank engine.
- If no voltage, solenoid defective; if voltage but no crank, starter defective.
Tools required
- multimeter Amazon
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Source: Military MEP service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.