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Symptoms of a bad/failing starter.

Starter


The starter is an electrical motor that uses power from the vehicle’s battery in order to start the engine.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Starter

Engine may not crank over when attempting to start the vehicle
Abnormal noise when starter is engaged

Starter Related Repair Advice

Many vehicles have a special ignition key that is electronically coded to start your vehicle. If the key or the system is having problems, the symptom may be the same as a faulty starter.
A weak or dead battery can exhibit the same symptoms as a faulty starter. The battery should be inspected and replaced as necessary before replacing the starter.
Corroded and/or loose battery terminals can exhibit the same symptoms as a faulty starter. They will need to be cleaned and possibly replaced before a failed starter can be properly diagnosed.
A faulty ignition switch may have the same symptoms as a defective starter
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the neutral safety switch should be inspected. Manual transmission vehicles should have the clutch pedal switch checked.

 

Source (Repairpal).

Posted on June 2017,05  //  Author: Admin