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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
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Is it my starter?

Ok here's the deal. I think my starter may be going bad. I tested it at work and here are the results.

Beginning Volts 12.55
Ending Volts 9.96
Est. Draw 340 amps

From this it seems I need to replace my starter. Could anyone tell me if these readings are anywhere near spec or if I'm right and need to replace my starter. Thanks
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Car: 88' IROCZ
Engine: 388 TPI Motown 350 Race block
Transmission: 700R4
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Re: Is it my starter?

It seems borderline, but it may not be the problem. You might want to check cabling resistance, terminals ...etc. if you don't find anything that doesn't meet specs then replace the starter.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Re: Is it my starter?

Have you recently done any major engine work with your car? An engine problem can sometime cause an extra current draw while trying to start.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Re: Is it my starter?

Originally Posted by Sheppard
Have you recently done any major engine work with your car? An engine problem can sometime cause an extra current draw while trying to start.
No. Nothing that would effect it like this. I do know that it has a Duralast battery from autozone, and having worked there I know how prone the newer duralast batteries are to this kind of issue. The battery keeps testing good and so does the alternator so I just figured I'd look a little further into the starter.
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