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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. Most of the time, starters last quite a while. The need to replace a starter if your car has low miles would not be the norm.

The electrical components inside your starter are small so they are not designed to be very resistant to heat. This means your starter can only run for short amounts of time. Turning the engine too many times, or not resting the starter each time you crank it, can overheat the starter’s wiring. If this occurs, the framework may not spin fast enough to get the engine started. Of course, the electrical components can also simply wear out over time. This is more likely in vehicles used for work where they are frequently turned off and restarted many times.

Challenges with the ignition timing can result in the engine kicking back. A kickback can cause damage to the starter.

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