Car Starters

Hot-wiring a car is generally done as an illegal activity. However, there are times when there is a legitimate need to start your vehicle without turning the key—maybe your ignition lock tumbler...

This usually happens when you're running late. You try to start your car and the engine is slow to turn or worse yet, it won't turn at all. Chances are it's time for a new starter. Installing a...

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.

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...

A remote starter allows you to start your car using a remote control. It can also trigger keyless entry, unlock your doors, open sunroofs or any other function you have it programmed for....

Nothing ruins a day more than turning the key in your car's ignition only to hear a clicking, whining or grinding noise you don't recognize. If the lights work and everything else seems in order,...

Starter solenoids are usually replaced along with the starter. It is not cost effective to rebuild a starter. Replacing the entire assembly is recommended. After the starter is removed use the...

Failure of an engine to crank when the key is turned to start may be due to a defective starter solenoid. If no movement of the solenoid plunger can be detected, follow the specific procedure...

Before attempting repairs on a starter, examine if the starter is the actual problem. Similar symptoms come from a low or dead battery or a bad alternator. Once you've determined it's your...

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...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 1996 to 2001 Honda Prelude and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens....

When the 2.0L or 2.4L engine in your 2001 to 2006 Honda CR-V fails to start, check the starter motor. While it might turn, the starter motor might not be outputting the amps to start a Honda CR-V....

You may be having problems getting your Hyundai Sonata 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 the...

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

A starter cranks the 3.7L or 4.7L engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your Jeep Grand Cherokee and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft...

Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2000 to 2006 Kia Spectra and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens. Your...

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...

How to change the starter

Need to replace a spark plug on your 2000 Grand Marquis? Read this article about how to do it and forget about calling a mechanic!

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...

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...

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...

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...