Re: Does a 6 volt lantern battery have enough amps to trip a 6 volt choke solenoid? Home › Forum › Ask A Member › Does a 6 volt lantern battery have enough amps to trip a 6 volt choke solenoid? › Re: Does a 6 volt lantern battery have enough amps to trip a 6 volt choke solenoid? wbeatonCanada Member - 2 YearsReplies: 1037Topics: 101 August 11, 2018 at 2:25 am #80937 A lantern battery should provide more than enough amps to actuate the 6V choke solenoid. However, if your 6V battery will turn the starter then your choke solenoid or it’s wiring is damaged. Wayne Upper Canada Chapter uccaomci.com