Repairs
01
Feb
By Ishmael, IS Auto Repairs
Starter motor failure: signs and solutions
The starter spins the engine to start it.
Signs
- Single click, no crank
- Grinding
- Works sometimes, not others
- Smoke or burning smell from under the car
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Fix
We test the circuit first. Sometimes it's a cable or relay, not the starter.
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