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Give Your Electrical System A Quick Check Up, Watch Your Ammeter!
in P15-D24's Website Blog
A blog by P15-D24 in General
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"When you hit the starter the ammeter will deflect sharply to the left (minus 20-30 amps) as the starter spins."????
None of the power for the starter goes through the ammeter. . . Only current under your scenario is for the ignition so the deflection should not change from the simple key on condition.
On my car, if you look close and the engine is slow in cranking when you start the car you can see the current change as the points open and close. . .