Starter test

Testing a starter means finding out how healthy it is, or how many amp it is drawing. You can use a multimeter to test how many volts the starter is being supplied by the battery. But you CANNOT use a multimeter to test the health of a starter because a multimeter measures volts and we need to measure amps. If you use a multimeter on the amp circuit you WILL burn your meter out, or at least blow the internal fuse. So, be sure to use an amp meter, not a volt meter.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• car
• repair
• diagnostics
• starter
• test

[Bonfield2002]

This week we viewed spelunkerd showing a great video on starter testing. I am curious to find out what your opinion is on his starter shutting off during a crank with a remote starter switch. I like to follow your rule of finding the evidence, but I'm stumped trying to figure out a loaded starter test that would confirm the bad part as either the starter or starter solenoid. I have never come across this situation before and it interests me enough to find out why. Thanks. Steve

[dustbowel20]

my llv

[djnist]

I know nothing about cars. your video is very useful and easy to understand. Thank you.

[howardc4290]

Thanks. Your video answered my question about checking the loaded starting amps on my 2001 Taurus. It's drawing 191.8A. The normal voltage reads 11.52V. I'll change the starter tomorrow. Thanks again.

[w4vy]

@tri400 no m8 he means the exhaust. ;)

[tri400]

by starter, do u mean starter motor?

[boxstersean1]

great video,thank you

[boaterbil]

@ratrace2p51 What does the alternator have to do with this test?

[boaterbil]

@ratrace2p51 Why?

[boaterbil]

@ratrace2p51 You want quality? Snap On or Fluke or can buy junk you will be replacing