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pjdeb · 01-24-2021, 06:30 PM

I have been focusing my headlights. So the battery was drawn down. Battery is two years old. When starting the A, the starter whirls, but does not engage.

Recharged the battery. Read 6.2 volts. Starter whirls and still does not engage. Crank started and went for half hour ride. Back in the garage. No go.

Before pulling the starter to look at solinoid or bendix, thought I would ask for some advice. I am not an electrical engineer. Could it be that battery voltage is OK, but it is not delivering enough cranking amperage?

Grounds are tight and clean.

Thanks

01-24-2021, 06:30 PM	#1
pjdeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 103	Battery/Starter Advice Needed I have been focusing my headlights. So the battery was drawn down. Battery is two years old. When starting the A, the starter whirls, but does not engage. Recharged the battery. Read 6.2 volts. Starter whirls and still does not engage. Crank started and went for half hour ride. Back in the garage. No go. Before pulling the starter to look at solinoid or bendix, thought I would ask for some advice. I am not an electrical engineer. Could it be that battery voltage is OK, but it is not delivering enough cranking amperage? Grounds are tight and clean. Thanks