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Old 11-13-2018, 04:00 PM   #76 (permalink)
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The current through the starter motor will initially be high, but drops off almost immediately when the motor spins.
Starter Motors and Circuits (Automobile)
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For a light vehicle engine, a typical cranking current is around 150 A, which may increase to the order of 500 A to provide the initial stalled torque.
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