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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 12:09 PM
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I have a slow cranking issue. Its starts good. Acts like battery is low but its checks out good.
Also looking how to disable ignitions so I can crank starter without it actually starting.
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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 4:56 AM
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Originally Posted by E&D
I have a slow cranking issue. Its starts good. Acts like battery is low but its checks out good.
Also looking how to disable ignitions so I can crank starter without it actually starting.
Are you looking to make a kill-switch for security purposes?
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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 7:09 AM
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pull the fuse for the fuel pump or fuel pump control module. start it and let run until it stalls. then you can do a starter draw test. make sure your battery is fully charged. the more discharged the battery is; the higher the amp draw.
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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 8:22 AM
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No, Just trying to check starter amp draw.
Thanks for responding.
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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 8:23 AM
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Thanks for the response
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Old Oct 27, 2020 | 12:03 PM
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Turns out to be starter for slow cranking. Replaced and cranking is great.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 9:03 AM
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Originally Posted by E&D
Turns out to be starter for slow cranking. Replaced and cranking is great.
That always good to hear. Many a good battery has been replaced when it was the starter.
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