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?
- The crankshaft position sensor is shorted to ground
- The battery has high internal resistance and has failed a load test
- The main starter fuse is blown
- 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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