Car Starters

Few things are more frustrating than when everyday actions you count on just go wrong. How many times a week do you put your car key in the ignition and take it back out? And now your ignition key...

The ignition switch in your Chevrolet truck isn't the whole assembly on the steering column, rather just the electric switch connected to the lock cylinder. If the switch is bad (test it by...

If your Ford Focus is not starting, and you know the battery and alternator are good, the problem could lie in the ignition system. The ignition switch is a whole cylinder inserted into the...

Introduced in 2000, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is available in a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine in either turbo or non-turbo. It also may come as a manual or automatic transmission. The starter in the...

The Kia Spectra has three engine options--the 1.6-liter four-cylinder, the 1.8-liter four-cylinder and the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. Although the location of the starter is underneath the...

Along with remote starting capabilities, most modern auto starts give users the options of keyless entry, security, anti-grind, trunk pop and a number of additional features. Chrysler PT Cruisers,...

A remote starter is a device that allows a driver to start the car from a remote location, such as the inside of a house, office or school. The purpose of a remote starter is to allow a car to...

There are four different motors in the newer Chevrolet Monte Carlos, but replacing the starter is pretty much the same procedure. Even the locations of the starters are very similar. Since...

Considering the amount of money a new or rebuilt starter costs for your Chevy Cavalier, you might consider installing it yourself. Although the job isn't one of the easiest to perform, it...

If you have some electrical and mechanical skills and some tools around the house, you can save money by installing your Nissan Sentra's starter on your own. The location of the starter will vary...

An electronic ignition system is mainly known by pressing a button to start after turning the ignition switch rather than cranking. It is mostly used in motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles...

If you've had to knock on the starter with a hammer on your Dodge Dakota to get it to turn the engine over, then it's been telling you to replace it. In some cases, the starter will hit a flat...

The emergency brakes on your vehicle were originally used to stop the vehicle when the regular brakes failed. However, the brakes on a Chevy Cobalt now rarely fail and the emergency brakes are...

The starter in Chevy Venture is an important mechanical element in the vehicle. The Chevy Venture has been in production since 1996 with production ending in 2005. This minivan class vehicle may...

Replacing a Starter on any car can be a difficult all day job, but it can be done on your driveway. Be sure to check a few other things first such as: 1) Check the strength of your battery. A weak...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2000 to 2003 Plymouth Voyager and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens....

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your Pontiac Bonneville and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft into place so the...

You may be having problems getting your 1999 to 2005 Pontiac Grand Am to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely you need to replace the starter in a 2.2L,...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2001 to 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing...

You discover that the 2.4L or 3.3L engine in your 2003 to 2006 Toyota Highlander won't start. According to the battery test, there are no problems there. You just replaced the alternator last...

When the engine in your 2001 to 2004 Toyota Tacoma fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps required. The correct amps are...

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your 2001 to 2006 Toyota Tundra and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft into...

You may be having problems getting your 2000 to 2005 Volkswagen Jetta to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely you need to replace the starter in your...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 1990 to 1997 Volkswagen Passat and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens....

Taking your 2000 to 2005 Volkswagen Beetle to a mechanic or the dealership to have someone else replace the starter motor can be very expensive. While the mechanic may be more convenient, you...

You may be having problems getting your 2000 to 2005 Dodge Neon to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely you need to replace the starter in a 2.4L engine....

You may be having problems getting your 2005 to 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely you need to replace the starter in your...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2001 to 2005 Chevrolet Impala and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens....

You discover that the engine in your 1997 to 2005 Chevrolet Corvette won't start. According to the battery test, there are no problems there. You just replaced the alternator last year. Therefore,...

When the 3.8L or 5.7L engine in your 1996 to 2002 Chevrolet Camaro fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps required. The...

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your 1999 to 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and...

Taking your 2003 to 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche with an 8.1L engine to a mechanic or the dealership to have someone else replace the starter motor can be very expensive. While the mechanic may be...

Taking your 1999 to 2005 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.0L engine to a mechanic or the dealership to have someone else replace the starter motor can be very expensive. While the mechanic may be more...

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your 2000 to 2005 Chrysler Town & Country and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft...

The Saturn VUE has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller that reduces the braking force to any wheel that is rotating significantly more slowly than the others. This prevents the brakes...

The Lincoln Navigator uses an alternator to run electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator ensures the voltage level remains constant and is usually part...

When the 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L engine in your Lincoln Navigator fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps to start a 1998...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2000 to 2005 Dodge Caravan and turning the ignition. Nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens. Your...

When the 3.7L or 4.7L engine in your Dodge Durango fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps to start a 2001 to 2005 Dodge...

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your Dodge Intrepid and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft into place so the...

You may be having problems getting your 2001-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 truck or van to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely that you need to replace the...

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your Ford Focus and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft into place so the spark...

You may be having problems getting your 1999 to 2007 Ford Mustang to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely you need to replace the starter in your 4.6L...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2000 to 2007 Ford Taurus and turning the ignition. Nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens. Your Ford...

You discover that the engine in your Ford Explorer won't start. According to the battery test, there are no problems there. You just replaced the alternator last year. Therefore, chances are your...

When the 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L engine in your Ford F-150 fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps to start a 2001 to 2007...

You may be having problems getting your 1994 to1996 Geo Metro to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it's likely you need to replace the starter. A starter cranks...

You discover that the engine in your Geo Tracker won't start. According to the battery test, there are no problems there. You just replaced the alternator last year. Therefore, chances are your...

When the 6.5L or 6.6L engine in your GMC Sierra 1500 fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps to start a 2001 to 2005 GMC...

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your Honda Accord and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft into place so the spark...