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8-23.
STARTER SWITCH DEFECTIVE
General Information:
Starter switches vary in size and mechanical operation. The newer light-duty
vehicles and the CUCV series trucks have steering column key switches.
If they are
inoperative, the steering wheel is locked and steering is impossible. The 5- and
2-l/2-ton trucks have pushbutton and on-off type switches. Most tactical wheeled
vehicles do not need a key to start the engine.
Limitation:
o None
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 soldier
o 10 minutes
Procedural Steps:
Option 1:
Jumper the Switch.
1.
Remove the wires from the switch.
2.
Cut a piece of electrical wire 6 inches
long and remove 1/4 inch of insulation from
each end.
3.
Insert the jumper wire into the ends of
switch wires.
4.
Remove jumper wire after engine starts.
5.
Record the BDAR action taken. When the
mission is completed,
as soon as practicable,
repair using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Isolate the Switch.
1.
Cut both wires from the switch.
2.
Remove insulation from the cut ends.
Materials/Tools:
o Electrical wire
o K n i fe
o Adjustable wrench
3.
Attach the two wires together to make an electrical connection.
4.
Separate the wires after the engine starts.
5.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable,
repair using standard maintenance procedures.
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TM 9-2320-356-BD
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