Car Starters

The starting and charging system on vehicles can be tricky to diagnose. The battery has to put out enough amperage to turn the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid needs to turn the flywheel and...

The starter bolts on a car or light truck secure the electric starter motor to the engine block. Starting the car daily over a long period of time can put a severe amount of stress on these bolts...

The Neon, a compact front-wheel-drive passenger car, was manufactured by Chrysler from 1994 to 2005. The Neon utilizes a small electrical motor to start the engine. A small metal gear attached to...

The Toyota Corolla has been one of the most common compact cars of the Toyota models. Beginning its tenure in 1966, it has gone through 10 generational redesigns. Although repairing or replacing...

Ford cars and light trucks use a small electrical motor connected to the flexplate or flywheel to rotate the crankshaft and pistons when the engine is starting. The starter motor places a heavy...

For most automobile users, the ignition key turns and the engine starts---that's all they care to know about it. Underneath that simple action, the solenoid unit is actually a complicated...

Replacing starter wires becomes necessary when wires become corroded over time and do not carry enough electricity to turn the starter over and start the car. The wire harness is relatively...

The starter on a Chevrolet engine is a small electric motor bolted to the engine block near where the engine meets the transmission. When you turn the ignition switch to "start," the starter motor...

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...

The starters in Ford Explorers have occasionally had mechanical problems resulting in the vehicles not starting or having trouble starting. The starters can also wear out over time or get damaged...

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...

Starting an automobile involves converting the charge of the battery into the motion of the engine, which is sustained through the combustion of fuel. In order to create the large amount of power...

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 Ford remote starter is not merely a convenience, it is also an important security feature. Its remote transmitter operates up to 1,000 feet away from the automobile. A panic button is located...

Sooner or later every motorist will twist the ignition key only to hear the sickening chatter of a faulty starter motor, but problems with your Ford Bronco's starting system don't have to mean an...

The first-ever internal combustion engine was pretty straightforward. But as cars got more complicated, so did their engines. A starter is one of many complex parts of the modern engine, and is...

Removing a remote starter is easy for anyone with the basic understanding of automotive wiring. When installing a remote starter, various connections are made to the cars electrical system. This...

The starter solenoid, mounted on the starter, is in charge of energizing the Suburban's motor. However, a worn out pinion gear and other motor internal components will fail to crank up the engine....

The electric starter motor on your Nissan 240SX is equipped with a front gear that turns the engine to help it start. However, the starter can wear down after so many starts and lose the power to...

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...

Starter motors come in either standard, high-torque or gear reduction models. The primary purpose is to turn the engine over in order for ignition to commence and the engine to start. The starter...

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...

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...

The starter on your Nissan Pathfinder uses a geardrive to crank the engine and help it start. Most often, internal parts like the geardrive, brushes and mechanical connectors wear out, making it...

Car starters engage when you turn the key in the ignition mechanism. Inside the ignition mechanism is a cylinder, which can get stuck. If this happens, then the starter will not disengage as it is...

The starter in your Ford F150 is a small but powerful motor with a solenoid connected to both the battery and engine that turns the engine over. A bad starter won't allow the engine to turn over...

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...

A car starter motor is responsible for supplying the physical force necessary to help start a car's engine. By engaging and spinning a car's engine flywheel, a starter motor performs a vital...

Symptoms of a bad starter shouldn't be ignored or you will soon find yourself with a long walk home at an inconvenient time. Symptoms of a bad starter can mimic other failing components so it's...

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...

A car starter is responsible for turning over, or starting, a vehicle engine. Located on the underside of most cars, the starter is controlled by the solenoid, which is a small attachment directly...

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...

Did you need to go somewhere (work, school, or maybe the store), got into your Chevy Venture and tried to crank it? But when you turned your key nothing happened? Does your starter need to be...

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...

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....

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 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...