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Oh no! My starter motor suddenly failed on me. Talk about a bummer! I was just driving along, minding my own business, when all of a sudden my car wouldn’t start. It’s like it just up and died on me. I guess I’ll have to take it in and get it checked out - here’s hoping it won’t cost an arm and a leg to fix!
Can A Starter Motor Suddenly Fail? [Solved]
Well, if the battery’s not up to snuff, it could be enough to make the starter motor go kaput. It doesn’t have to be totally dead for problems to arise. When you turn the key at the battery, a poor connection might make a clicking sound. And corrosion can also cause issues.
Battery Check: Ensure that the battery is fully charged and in good condition. If not, replace it with a new one.
Starter Motor Inspection: Inspect the starter motor for any signs of damage or wear and tear, such as loose connections or frayed wires. Replace if necessary.
Solenoid Check: Inspect the solenoid for any signs of corrosion or damage, and replace if necessary.
Ignition Switch Test: Test the ignition switch to ensure it is working properly and sending power to the starter motor when activated by turning the key in the ignition cylinder.
Flywheel Teeth Inspection: Inspect the flywheel teeth for any signs of wear or damage, which can prevent proper engagement with the starter motor’s pinion gear when cranking over an engine to start it up.
Pinion Gear Inspection: Inspect the pinion gear on top of the starter motor for any signs of wear or damage, which can prevent proper engagement with flywheel teeth when cranking over an engine to start it up
Oh no, the starter motor suddenly failed! That’s a real bummer. It’s so frustrating when something like this happens out of the blue. I guess I’ll have to take it in and get it checked out. Hopefully, it won’t be too expensive to fix.
