Battery current during engine start
I was a bit curious how much current is pulled during my 5-cylinder diesel start. It's more than I thought. Just before the 8 sec mark the ignition is turned on. The glow plugs pull over 100...
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" I'd guess that the ripple there is more due to the starter motor hitting up against a compression stroke on the engine. That would also explain why each successive peak is a little less severe, as the engine gains momentum."
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The first peak do to starter turning engine from dead stop. Like locked rotor current.
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The first peak do to starter turning engine from dead stop. Like locked rotor current.
