What happens when we replace capacitor by resistance in a capacitor start single-phase motor? All Questions › Category: Electrical Machines › What happens when we replace capacitor by resistance in a capacitor start single-phase motor? 0 Vote Up Vote Down chetan shidling asked 5 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down chetan shidling answered 5 years ago I think the motor will continue to run in same direction.