Cars are made of various parts and systems. Are you aware of each and every one of them? As a car owner and driver, you don’t have to know them all. However, knowing at least the basics can better help you troubleshoot your vehicle in case you run into a problem.
One of the first things you activate to run your vehicle is the electrical system. You need it to successfully start the engine to make the car run. If you can’t start the car, there could be a problem with the battery, alternator, starter, or other parts that make up your electrical system.
Let’s start troubleshooting a car that doesn’t start by taking a closer look at the starter. Although small in size, it plays a big role in making your car run. Below are signs that show a faulty or failing starter.
Before we proceed with the signs, let’s first take a closer look at the starter itself. Like any other part of the car that is being used, the starter will also eventually be worn out due to use. Usually, it is the solenoid part or the starter motor itself that causes the problem. With such, the starter becomes useless and would need to be replaced by a mechanic.
Due to use, the starter will eventually be worn out. There are warning signs that tell you that it is already failing. Noticing them early will help prevent you from getting stuck somewhere, especially if you are planning to go on a long-distance trip.
If you turn the key on the ignition and nothing happens, it is likely due to a problem in the starter. It is possible that either the solenoid or the motor of the starter has already burned out. Sometimes it can also be due to a dead battery or a mix of both or other electrical system issues.
In other cases, you could hear the starter function when you turn the key on the ignition. However, the motor doesn’t run. In such a case, the starter could be the problem if the gears that are connected to the flywheel are already stripped. Sometimes, the gear could also be dislodged. This mechanical failure of the starter should also be replaced.
After the starter has done its job in starting the engine, it is supposed to shut off. However, in some cases, it doesn’t. This produces heat and you may also be able to see or smell smoke underneath the engine. When this happens, you should also have the ignition switch and fuse checked.
Another warning sign that the starter is already failing is the grinding sound it produces as you start the car. This could also be due to the gears of the starter. The gear attaches to the flywheel to start the engine. However, if it is faulty and not immediately replaced, it could also damage the flywheel. You wouldn’t want that because that is a more expensive car part to repair.
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