Car Starters

If you must remove the stereo from your Ford vehicle, the exact method can vary. There are two basic methods: mounting bolts or internal clips. Keep in mind, you might also have to deal with...

The doors and the ignition switch in your car use lock cylinders that work with your keys. If you change a lock cylinder, you need to change the key as well. A new lock cylinder should include its...

A bad ignition switch will make it nearly impossible to start your GM vehicle. If you must remove the ignition switch, remember that the exact process can vary due to the large number of GM...

Honda takes a lot of anti-theft precautions with its vehicles, and these precautions can make do-it-yourself car repair--such as removing the vehicle's ignition switch and key lock...

The starter motor on the Ford Focus is one of the key components to the starting/ignition system. If the starter has to be removed for replacement, you first need to know the type of engine your...

Occasionally, the starter in the 1991 Toyota Corolla would encounter problems, especially if the vehicle had been left in the heat. This problem was commonly discussed in many of the Toyota chat...

Polaris ATVs are reliable and fun to ride. Most Polaris ATVs come with a push-button start mechanism that engages the starter and solenoid in the ATV to jump-start the motor. Over time the starter...

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...

The starter in a Ford Contour needs the battery to send it enough electrical amps to start the engine. Oftentimes, when a Contour does not start, the battery is suspect. When the starter begins to...

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...

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...

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...

Instead of shelling out a few hundred dollars for a rebuilt starter and installation from a mechanic, you can actually rebuild the starter yourself. Exact details may differ slightly depending on...

Changing a starter on a first generation Dodge Neon isn't a job for a beginner. However, with the right tools, equipment and some knowledge, you can do it without consulting a professional mechanic.