Correct operation of the starter motor
07/21/2014
When we think about the difficulties the next generation will have with our classic cars, it's usually about shifting gears correctly, using the intermediate throttle and similar things. But there are also more trivial things that are forgotten. For example, starting the engine. And we're not talking about using the choke or even setting the pre-ignition/post-ignition. No, we're just talking about operating the starter.
Modern cars decide for themselves how long the starter motor has to run after pressing the start button. Overloading is impossible and the engine always starts, no matter how long you press the button.
This used to be different, of course. It was necessary to let the starter work until the engine was able to continue turning on its own. Incorrect operation resulted in the starter motor ageing quickly, so drivers had to remember how long they had to turn the key in the ignition lock.
A look at the operating instructions for the Renault R4 from 1962 shows that this was a matter of course in the past, as there is not a single word in the manual about when you should stop operating the starter.
