On 12/04/2012 5:04 PM, Trevor Wilson wrote:
> On 11/3/2011 1:31 AM, Bernd Felsche wrote:
>> > wrote:
>>> "Bernd Felsche" wrote
>>
>>>> I'm trying to figure out the current draw by the starter solenoid,
>>>> (not the starter motor) at terminal 50.
>>>>
>>>> It's powered through the ignition switch in the Golf GTI but the 4mm
>>>> wiring has me baffled. That's too much current to go through a
>>>> little ignition switch if the wire is sized for current capacity.
>>>>
>>>> So I assume it's sized to avoid voltage drop, which leaves me none
>>>> the wiser regarding the current actually drawn by the starter
>>>> solenoid.
>>
>>> Why not put an ammeter in series?
>>
>> Because it could fry the poor thing ...
>> Most multimeters maxo ut at 10 Amps.
>> I suspect that it could be 30A, if not more.
>> Bosch book says 30 to 70A, depending on the size of the starter.
>
> **This'll do the trick:
>
> http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...for m=KEYWORD
>
>
> You should be able to borrow one from your local sparky. Most have them
> now, though DC rated ones are a little rarer. Auto electricians have
> them. Or should.
>
Have one similar out in the garage. Much easier to use.

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