2001 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Starter Specifications

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STARTER SPECIFICATIONS (CARS)

Application Specification
Cranking Amperage Draw(1)
All Types 150-280 Amps
No-Load Test At 11 Volts
Maximum Amps
Bosch 2.0L (2)
Melco 2.5L & 2.7L (2)
Nippondenso 2.4L, 3.2L & 3.5L (2)
No-Load Test At 11 Volts
Minimum RPM
Bosch 2.0L (2)
Melco 2.5L & 2.7L (2)
Nippondenso 2.4L, 2.7L & 3.5L (2)
Power Rating
Nippondenso 2.4L, 2.7L & 3.5L 1.4 Kw
All Others 1.2 Kw
(1) With engine at normal operating temperature. High viscosity oil, extreme cold temperatures, or an engine with tight piston ring-to-cylinder clearance will increase amperage draw.
(2) Information is not available from manufacturer.
STARTER SPECIFICATIONS (TRUCKS)

Application Specification
Cranking Amperage Draw (1)
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager 150-200 Amps
Dakota & Durango
2.5L 130 Amps
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 125-250 Amps
Ram Pickup
Diesel Engines 450-700 Amps
Gasoline Engines 125-250 Amps
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 125-250 Amps
No-Load Test At 11 Volts
Maximum Amps
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager 73 Amps
Dakota & Durango
2.5L 90 Amps
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 73 Amps
Ram Pickup
Gasoline 73 Amps
Diesel 200 Amps
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 73 Amps
Minimum RPM
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager 3401 RPM
Dakota & Durango
2.5L 2600 RPM
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 3601 RPM
Ram Pickup
Gasoline 3601 RPM
Diesel 3000 RPM
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 3601 RPM
Power Rating
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager 1.2 Kw
Dakota & Durango
2.5L 1.2 Kw
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 1.4 Kw
Ram Pickup
Gasoline 1.4 Kw
Diesel 2.7 Kw
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 1.4 Kw
(1) With engine at normal operating temperature. High viscosity oil, extreme cold temperatures, or an engine with tight piston ring-to-cylinder clearance will increase amperage draw.
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