Deck 20: Starting and Charging System Service

Question 1

Some batteries have a built-in ........that indicates battery condition.

Answer 1

hydrometer

Question 2

A vehicle has had the generator replaced three times in two months.Technician A says a faulty battery may be the cause.Technician B says a faulty voltage regulator may be the cause.Who is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A vehicle with a maintenance-free battery has a slow cranking complaint: Technician A says battery condition can be determined by testing the specific gravity of the electrolyte.Technician B says starter current draw and voltage drop tests should be performed.Who is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Typical starter current draw is between ........amps.

Question 5

Key-off or ........draw is when a system or component stays active and drains the battery.

Question 6

A starter turns very slowly and has excessive cranking current draw.When removed from the vehicle and bench tested, the starter spins normally and current draw is within specifications.Technician A says poor battery connections may be the cause.Technician B says an internal engine problem may be the cause.Who is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 7

Before removing either the starter or generator, first ........cable.

Question 8

All of the following are components of the starting system except:

A)Antitheft module
B)Pull-in winding
C)Park-neutral switch
D)Voltage regulator

Question 9

Which is the preferred method of recharging a dead battery?

A)Fast charging
B)Three-minute charging
C)Slow charging
D)Any of the above are acceptable

Question 10

A faulty drive belt ........can cause low charging system output.