How to perform a Starting System Voltage Drop Test

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  • Voltage drop test will help find unwanted resistance within the circuit. Performing a voltage drop test will pinpoint the source of the fault. Inalso used a thermal imaging gun to prove that the multimeter will not lie if test is done properly.

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  • @carlosdelossantos7212
    @carlosdelossantos7212 2 місяці тому +4

    Señor I don't remember seeing that thermal imaging gun when I was in your Class. Very nice explanation. Being comfortable with the meter and understanding what test you're performing will help pinpoint the problem every time. Good stuff sir.

  • @rolandsmith2141
    @rolandsmith2141 2 місяці тому +4

    My auto electrical skills are not very good videos like this are so appreciated and enjoyable, thanks mate

  • @chadh3441
    @chadh3441 9 днів тому

    What a very detailed video! Great job and thank you for taking the time to share it! I've watched several videos dealing with voltage drop, but by far, this one is the most detailed and comprehensive yet. Cheers

  • @davidparker9676
    @davidparker9676 2 місяці тому +2

    Takes me back to Trade Tech days.
    Very well demonstrated and explained.
    The FLIR camera really helps speed up diagnostics like this.

  • @transmitterguy478
    @transmitterguy478 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video! I'm a Certified Electronic Tech and never thought to check my own truck for voltage drop on the starting sequence. Thanks.

  • @MAZMSPBRA
    @MAZMSPBRA 2 місяці тому +2

    Amazing explanation!!! Straight and clear with the test procedure!

  • @cbarkwell1000
    @cbarkwell1000 Місяць тому +3

    EXCELLENT Voltage Drop Testing method...Your only MAJOR Fault is that you didn't tell the Public where both ends of the Green Jumper wire were connecting too to partially Crank the Engine.

  • @1231234abcab
    @1231234abcab Місяць тому +1

    Very good explanation 👍🏽
    The thermal imaging gun is a nice addition to the diag tools !

  • @bwasman8409
    @bwasman8409 Місяць тому +1

    Very well done presentation! I've watch many that lose me through their's. Keep up the good work!

  • @MukeshSingh-xy7cz
    @MukeshSingh-xy7cz Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for a flawless and finely explained video. Iam a electrical auto mechanic. I haven't come across such a video. Keep it up sir

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much. I'll keep uploading more videos more frequently.

  • @ShahzadShahzad-eo2ix
    @ShahzadShahzad-eo2ix Місяць тому +1

    Very good explanation thanks

  • @8power0
    @8power0 2 місяці тому +1

    VERY GOOD EXAMPLE ,,, THANKS FOR YOUR TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jeffg1149
    @jeffg1149 2 місяці тому +2

    Really should be attached to the post. If there was a poor connection at the battery this way would miss it

  • @stationaryenginesworldwide
    @stationaryenginesworldwide 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video sir ! Very well explained ..looking forward to more .

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis3641 Місяць тому +1

    Very good video, enjoyed it!

  • @Charles_S.
    @Charles_S. 2 місяці тому +1

    Very well explained 👍

  • @nickayivor8432
    @nickayivor8432 2 місяці тому +3

    Welcome back, MR DIAGNOSTECH
    👍
    SHREWD, MR DIAGNOSTECH
    From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 07:39AM Good Morning 🙏 🌄

  • @ThunderbirdRocket
    @ThunderbirdRocket 2 місяці тому +1

    That’s great ! Thanks for sharing this lesson with us !!

  • @bobcote4893
    @bobcote4893 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video. Thanks. It would also be helpful to show how you are cranking the engine.

    • @jackburton2680
      @jackburton2680 4 дні тому

      I assumed a second person sitting in the driver's seat

  • @ritchieschofield1185
    @ritchieschofield1185 2 місяці тому +1

    That's a healthy battery!.
    Great video

  • @mohammadbenattia9102
    @mohammadbenattia9102 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

  • @naseembeg5396
    @naseembeg5396 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video

  • @jackburton2680
    @jackburton2680 4 дні тому +1

    How do you do the first test if your starter won't crank the engine at all
    Should a failed attempt aka just turning the keys still energize the circuit suitably for this test?

  • @jordysandino6577
    @jordysandino6577 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello sir .
    Great video .
    When do you perform that test ?
    What’s is wrong with the car ?
    I’m trying to learn .
    Please forgive my ignorance

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  2 місяці тому +2

      This test is performed on a vehicle that has a slow crank wich could be caused by weak battery, bad starter motor, or in this case unwanted resistance on wires and connections.

    • @jordysandino6577
      @jordysandino6577 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much sir .
      Please keep posting videos cuz we want to learn more about vehicles diagnostics

    • @drazenaudi7864
      @drazenaudi7864 2 місяці тому

      Svaka čast na jasnom objasnjenju....pozdrav iz Hrvatske.

    • @jackburton2680
      @jackburton2680 4 дні тому

      Does the test work on an outright no-start situation due to a suspected bad starter?

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  4 дні тому

      @jordysandino6577 This test is performed when you have a slow crank condition and you suspect a possible bad starter motor, wiring, or engine. This test primarily check the condition of wires and connections for the starter motor circuit.

  • @shakeelsss
    @shakeelsss 2 місяці тому

    Do you give one on one session on how to read wiring diagrams?

  • @trygveseljeflot6245
    @trygveseljeflot6245 Місяць тому

    Forgot to test voltage drop over solenoid contacts ?

  • @huupham1025
    @huupham1025 2 місяці тому

    Great video! I wonder why you do not test the resistance so you do not have to crank the engine.

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  2 місяці тому +2

      That's because it passed the resistance tets. A bad wire could still pass a resistance tets. The best reliable test is to perform a voltage drop test while current flows on any electrical circuit.

    • @joehead1294
      @joehead1294 2 місяці тому +4

      The resistance is too low to measure. E=IxR For example 500 millivolts divided by 150 amps equals 3 milliohms. Or 150 amps times 3 milliohms equals 450 millivolts. But you need two of the three values to calculate. Not sure what the amp draw was in this test. I'm just using a value for the formula. Ohm's law.

  • @rambleon2838
    @rambleon2838 Місяць тому +1

    What does determine the amount of voltage drop being acceptable?

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  Місяць тому

      Positive side: 0.500v Negative side: 0.200V

    • @rambleon2838
      @rambleon2838 Місяць тому

      @@MRDIAGNOSTECH Is this manufacturer specific or in general for 12V systems? Thank you.

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  Місяць тому

      @rambleon2838 This are standard specs for electrical circuits.

  • @joelopez40oz23
    @joelopez40oz23 Місяць тому

    Did this vehicle have any symptoms? I noticed cranking sounds normal.

    • @MRDIAGNOSTECH
      @MRDIAGNOSTECH  Місяць тому

      No symptoms because it had an 800CCA battery, strong enough to crank the engine without issues. This issue could cause a slow crank.

  • @rolandos64
    @rolandos64 2 місяці тому +1

    Voltage Drop = Potential Difference (Merely means, If you looked in your pockets, pulled out Your money, then emptied out Your Friends Pocket. What is the difference between Him and You. EX. You have $5.00. He Has $10 dollars. The Difference is $5.00. He Has $5.00 More than You.) under load on the same side!!! Its like testing a wire for continuity. Your DMM should read close to zero. You should see NO to little difference in Voltage/Pressure on one end vs the opposite End. Take Your $5.00 dollars from One Pocket, Place them in the opposite Pocket, youll Still have $5.00

  • @JohnSmith-vt5ry
    @JohnSmith-vt5ry 4 години тому

    Can you do voltage drop testing if the starter is not turning over (no crank)? When starting ignition (no crank) the voltage drop from (-) battery to starter housing is 78mv so good. My voltage drop from (+) battery to B-terminal jumps to OL. Its a new good starter. Starter relay is also good. The voltage drop from (+) battery to S lead is also OL when starting (no crank). ???