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too much draw from the starter?

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Jan 30, 2010 | 10:43 AM

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smoothd

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too much draw from the starter?

I have a 85 GSL and when I start the car the voltage drops from 12 to 10 and below. how do I fix this? what could be wrong?

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Jan 30, 2010 | 11:00 AM

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The starter is a huge draw on your electric system. Is the car still starting fine? I would expect the battery voltage to drop temporarily during cranking.

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Jan 30, 2010 | 11:04 AM

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It starts, but should it drop that much?

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Jan 30, 2010 | 11:11 AM

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Considering mine drops half a volt when i hit the brakes (from the lights), and 1V or more when the thermofan is on (draws 30 amps), I'd say that's fine...

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Jan 30, 2010 | 11:13 AM

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ok, thanks

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