What should the voltage be on a Porsche 911 starter?
When the car is running, the alternator should be outputting anywhere from about 12.5 volts to about 14 volts. If you don’t see any significant change in the voltage after you start up the car, then your alternator or voltage regulator could be faulty.
How is the starter connected to the battery?
There is a solenoid on the starter that both actuates the small gear that turns the flywheel and switches on the main starter motor. It is important to throw in a note of caution here. The starter motor is connected directly at all times to the positive terminal of the battery.
Why does my 911 have trouble turning over the starter motor?
When 911s have trouble turning over the starter motor, it is often because there isn’t enough current to fully trigger the solenoid on the starter. This can be caused by a number of reasons. The most common reason is old wiring in the car.
Is there no power to the ignition switch?
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Is the positive cable on my new Starter brand new?
The new starter is in. And the positive cable is brand new as well and all other cables are tight and clean. There was a build up of corrosion on the positive terminal and cable so we replaced the cable and cleaned the terminal.
Why does my car not start with a new starter?
It is not a battery issue since it is fully charged and brand new. The car would not start after the new battery was put in and the starter was put on. How does this affect a alternator? My old battery was six years old and junk, so we replaced it and boom all of a sudden now the car will not start. And will not start with a new starter either.
Why does my starter not engage with the flywheel?
You can hear the starter spinning, but it’s not engaging with the flywheel. What could be wrong? The most common causes why your starter won’t engage with the flywheel is low battery voltage, a faulty starter solenoid, faulty starter motor, and wiring problems.
Can a positive cable cause a car not to start?
Battery is fully charged and starter is brand new. Positive cable is brand new. It is not a battery issue since it is fully charged and brand new. The car would not start after the new battery was put in and the starter was put on.