Thread: If the starter gets too hot, will it not engage?
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Old 05-27-2006, 10:52 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by sailor15015
I think the extra voltage/amperage from a running vehicle helps the solaniod engage.
If the voltage is increased from a running vehicle, it's possible that the 13.5V will allow the starter to turn when 12V will not.

But, my bet is still on a battery, or cables, that allow the cranking voltage to drop well below 12V when the key is turned.
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