{"id":17842,"date":"2023-04-28T12:09:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T02:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batterytools.net\/?p=17842"},"modified":"2023-05-18T09:24:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T23:24:13","slug":"what-will-happen-if-your-battery-drops-to-9v-when-cranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batterytools.net\/what-will-happen-if-your-battery-drops-to-9v-when-cranking\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will Happen If Your Battery Drops to 9v When Cranking?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The starter motor depends on a high voltage (12-14v) to turn over the engine. Thus, if your car battery reads 9 volts when cranking, the car may not start, the battery power decreases, and it isn’t providing as much energy as it should due to a lack of available electrical current. The starter motor may also get damaged if you continue trying to crank the engine with a low battery voltage over time.<\/p>\n

It’s always a good idea to keep your car battery fully charged<\/a> or at least maintained above 50% charge. You can do this by driving your car<\/a> regularly, checking the gauge, or using a trickle charger. And if you’re ever in a situation where you need to jumpstart your car, try to find another vehicle with a healthy battery with a similar voltage rating.<\/p>\n

What should battery voltage drop when starting?<\/h2>\n

The voltage drop indicates that the electrical current is flowing from the engine through various circuits to generate power for lighting, powering interior accessories, and moving parts of the vehicle’s suspension or brakes. The lower this number, the more efficiently your car runs, and if you’ve recently been driving on less than fully charged batteries.<\/p>\n

When you first start your car, the battery should have a voltage of about 12 volts<\/a>. If your battery voltage drops<\/a> to below nine volts, try the following suggestions:<\/p>\n