Thread: How many amps does the starter solenoid draw?
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Old 08-16-2011, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim H View Post
DC current is used to measure resistance, Inductance does NOT play a part when DC is involved, except for transients when starting or stopping current. This effect is used and amplified by a Kettering ignition system to produce a large induced voltage.

Back to the topic - use any old multimeter to measure DC resistance, then calculate current draw by V/R.
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PS - That's the answer I suggested as well.

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