Does a Bad Starter Drain the Battery

A bad starter itself does not usually drain the battery, but it can indirectly cause battery issues. If your car has trouble starting, the starter may be drawing excessive power, or repeated attempts to start the engine may drain the battery. In this article, we’ll explain how a faulty starter can affect your battery and…

Yes, a bad starter can drain your car’s battery, but not in all cases. If the starter motor is faulty, it may draw excessive power, cause slow cranking, or even leave an electrical drain on the battery when the car is off. However, a weak battery, bad alternator, or poor wiring can also cause similar…