How many volts should be going to the starter?
How many volts should be going to the starter? Working the starter switch should cause a drop from 12 volts to below 0.5 volts. If the voltmeter reading stays above 0.5 volts, look for a bad connection at the battery earth strap (at either end) or the engine-to-body earth strap. How do you start a dead starter? Various Ways to Start a Car with a Bad StarterBegin with Examining the Connections. Examine the Engine Ground Connection. Examine the Solenoid Cable of the Starter. Check for Corrosion. Softly Thump the Starter with a Hammer. Jump Start the Car. Push the Car...