Fig. 5: Testing Ground Circuit Resistance
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4. Connect voltmeter to measure between negative battery terminal post and a good clean ground on engine
block. See Fig. 5. Rotate and hold ignition switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If reading is above
0.2 volt, clean and tighten negative battery cable attachment on engine block. Repeat test. If reading is
still above 0.2 volt, replace faulty negative battery cable. Note: Certain diesel equipped models use
dual batteries. If equipped with dual battery system, this procedure must be performed twice, once
for each battery.
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
3 - ENGINE GROUND
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
2007 ENGINE Starting - Service Information - Nitro