How to Test a Double Post CCW Motor

How to Test a Double Post CCW Motor

May 21st 2018

How to Test a Double Post CCW Motor

This test will work for any 12 volt, double post motor. Before you test your motor, you will need to remove it from the vehicle. You can watch the full How To video below.

What You Will Need

  • Battery Jumper Cables
  • Working Battery (Take one from a working vehicle if possible. Battery must have 12.5 volts. DO NOT use a jump box)
  • Vise to Hold Motor (You can have someone hold the motor if you don’t have a vise)

Bench Testing

Place your motor in the vise or have someone hold it carefully.

Step One: Place your motor in the vise or have someone hold it carefully.

Attach the negative (<strong>BLACK</strong>) battery cable to the to the negative terminal of the battery. The other end will need to be attached to one of the posts on the motor. It does not matter which post the cable is attached to.

Step Two: Attach the negative (BLACK) battery cable to the to the negative terminal of the battery. The other end will need to be attached to one of the posts on the motor. It does not matter which post the cable is attached to.

Attach the positive (RED) battery cable to the positive terminal on the battery. Touch the other end to the post. As soon as you touch the battery cable to the post, the motor should start to spin in the counter clockwise direction. If the motor fails to spin, then it is defective and needs to be replaced.

Step Three: Attach the positive (RED) battery cable to the positive terminal on the battery. Touch the other end to the post. As soon as you touch the battery cable to the post, the motor should start to spin in the counter clockwise direction. If the motor fails to spin, then it is defective and needs to be replaced.