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A starter does drain a battery. The battery holds a charge so that you can use your starter to start the car. After the car is started the alternator recharges your battery and runs your car and all it's accessories. If your car won't start or is having a hard time starting you can drain your battery by repeated unsuccessful attempts to start it.
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Can a starter solenoid drain a battery?
Yes, a starter solenoid can drain a battery. When a starter solenoid is not working properly it can actually keep rotating the starter after the car's ignition is turned off. Since it requires a battery to actuate the starter, the battery will eventually be drained of power.
Would a starter drain power out of a battery?
Yes, but only when you have the starter engaged
Other than the starter What other parts can drain a battery?
Anything that is on and uses electricity. You may also have a dead cell in the battery which will drain the battery.
Why do the lights drain the battery on the Honda 400ex?
The head lights are the biggest long term drain on your battery. (The starter is a heavier drain, but you can't leave it on for very long.)
Can a bad car starter drain a battery?
Yes, a bad car starter can drain a battery. If the starter is malfunctioning, it may draw excessive current or remain engaged, causing the battery to deplete over time. Additionally, a faulty starter can lead to repeated attempts to start the engine, further draining the battery. Regular maintenance can help identify and address such issues before they lead to battery problems.
Can a bad starter drain a battery?
Yes, very, very, quickly. The Starter Motor has a very high operating current, that will drain even the heaviest duty battery, fairly quickly, if an engine fails to start.
Can your starter drain your battery in your 1994 Lincoln Town Car?
If you are out of gas or something and keep cranking the starter then yes sooner or later you are going to drain your battery. Age of the battery is a factor, the older the battery the less time you get. Also the temperature if it is below zero out you get a lot less time.
What could drain the battery on a 2002 geo prism other than the alternator or starter?
A dead cell in the battery will cause it to loose it's charge overnight. The only fix is to replace the battery. Any light that is staying on will drain the battery. Also a stuck relay will drain the battery.
Could the starter cause the battery to drain?
no , only the concrete and other cemented floors ....
Will a bad starter drain your battery in your suburban?
I have heard the alternator does it,cold drains the battery too,if it's not started for awhile can kill it.
What cause a battrey to drain when you starter a truck?
I'd recommend you do a battery test and charging system test. The battery would be my first suspect.
Do you need an isolator for dual battery setup?
You do not need an isolater, but it is reccomended as without one you can drain your battery connected to your starter (your vehicle won't start). I do not run an isolater, just don't leave your accessories running and the battery won't drain.
