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Auto Starter Information

Because an auto starter is responsible for cranking your engine, failure of this part can leave you without transportation. Current draw, testing methods and other helpful tips can all be beneficial auto starter information.

Current Draw

The amount of current that a starter pulls varies depending on its type. A well working starter can draw up to 150 amps while cranking a vehicle with a four-cylinder engine. In bigger vehicles with V8 engines, starters can draw over 200 amps during cranking.

Testing

Using a battery, jumper cables, and a large sized bench vice to secure it, you can test a starter after removing it from the vehicle. By connecting the starter to the battery with jumper cables, you can study the speed at which the starters motor spins to determine if its spinning too slow and needs replacing.

Tips

Starters are often wrongly suspected to be the cause of engines that fail to start. To avoid purchasing a new starter when you dont need it, you should make certain other checks first, such as on the battery. Voltage tests on the battery will sometimes reveal that it is lacking the needed voltage to power up your starter.