between the battery positive cable terminal clamp and the battery positive terminal post.
3. Using a suitable jumper wire, connect the voltmeter
to measure between the battery negative cable ter-
minal clamp and a good clean ground on the
engine block. Rotate and hold the ignition switch in
the Start position. Observe the voltmeter. If the
reading is above 0.2 volt, clean and tighten the bat-
tery negative cable eyelet terminal connection at
the transmission housing. Repeat the test. If the
reading is still above 0.2 volt, perform Step 4 and
Step 5.
4. Connect the voltmeter to measure between the bat-
tery negative cable terminal clamp and the battery
negative cable eyelet terminal connection at the
vehicle body. Rotate and hold the ignition switch in
the Start position. Observe the voltmeter. If the
reading is above 0.2 volt, clean and tighten the bat-
tery negative cable eyelet terminal connection at
the vehicle body. Repeat the test. If the reading is
still above 0.2 volt, replace the battery rear nega-
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