How to test a starter motor (no crank from a bad block ground) - Nissan

This car had a new battery and starter installed and it still didn't crank.
I will walk you through some simple tests that must be done on every no crank problem.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 1 pages 23-26

Symptoms
intermittent no crank (starter doesn't engage)
erratic operation of the instrument cluster lights and gauges
new battery and starter was installed without a fix

Fix
repair main block ground on the front of the engine

Tests shown
how to test the load side and control side of a starter
how to test the starter ground circuit

Tools used
incandescent test light
digital multimeter

Playlist
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