Why Starters Fail

September 9th, 2020

Why Starters Fail

It’s frustrating to go out and discover your car won't start. At first, it may not be clear that the starter is the issue - If the dash lights turn on when you turn the key to the "on" position, but your car won’t start, it’s likely your starter isn’t working. This confirms there are no problems with your battery, so the next possible issue is your starter. The engine may crank slower or not at all, slip, or make chattering noises when you try to start it. If you can hear the starter motor spinning, but the engine doesn't crank then something is keeping the pinion from engaging properly.

Often, it's because of damage to the internal gears or the electrical parts may malfunction ...[more]

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