Practice question

A motorcycle battery has normal static voltage (12.6V), but when cranking the engine, the terminal voltage drops to 7.2V and the starter solenoid chatters. What does this indicate?

  1. The crankshaft position sensor is shorted to ground
  2. The battery has high internal resistance and has failed a load test
  3. The main starter fuse is blown
  4. The starter motor windings have low resistance

Answer: B — The battery has high internal resistance and has failed a load test

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