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hello, if i use a 12v 1.2kw starter motor on 24v. how the power will change and how much current will it consume.
balraj said:hello, if i use a 12v 1.2kw starter motor on 24v. how the power will change and how much current will it consume.
I'd call a 12V starter in a 24V system an 'emergency capability' at best. I ran that way after I bought a new starter from CarQuest. Despite assurances that it would work, it was never ideal. It spun much faster than it should have, which was great some of the time, but more than half the time it seemed to fail to engage the flex plate teeth. Later when replacing the flex plate, I found some teeth broken off and other places where they'd been chewed up.
So my 24v starter went out the other day and I unknowingly bought a 12 volt one from the auto store. Laugh if you want, but I told the guy 24 and he didn't get it, I now am much more knowledgeable on the subject. Anyways, I got my 24v back and had it rebuilt, the problem is the electrical is screwed up. What I know happened when I put the 12v in is the driver side alternater battery wire caught on fire, as well as melted one of the 12v wires coming off the plastic power block next to the glow plug solenoid.
Starter motor current draw refers to the amount of electrical current that flows through a starter motor during operation. It is typically measured in amps and is an important factor in determining the health and efficiency of a starter motor.
Starter motor current draw is important because it can indicate potential issues with the starter motor, such as worn out brushes or a failing solenoid. It can also help diagnose other problems in the electrical system of a vehicle, such as a weak battery or a faulty starter relay.
The exact amount of current draw can vary depending on the type and size of the starter motor, as well as the specific vehicle it is installed in. However, in general, a healthy starter motor should draw between 60 to 150 amps during cranking.
High starter motor current draw can be caused by a number of factors, such as a weak battery, corroded or loose connections, damaged starter motor components, or a faulty starter relay. It can also be a sign of a larger issue with the vehicle's electrical system.
Starter motor current draw can be tested using a multimeter set to the DC amp scale. The positive lead of the multimeter should be connected to the positive battery terminal, while the negative lead should be connected to the starter motor's positive terminal. Then, the engine should be cranked and the multimeter will display the current draw. This test should be repeated multiple times to get an accurate reading.