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When
to Replace Your Automobile Starter Motor
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If
you try to start your vehicle and the engine turns too slowly,
or not at all, the starter or starter solenoid may need
to be replaced. Before you go through the steps of replacing
parts always do a few troubleshooting techniques to make
sure that the starter or the solenoid is the problem. Because
the starter and the solenoid work together its always best to
replace them together. |
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Starter
Motor Troubleshooting Tips: |
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- Check
the battery cables and terminals for corrosion.
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- Clean
the corrosion and replace the battery or cables if needed.
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- Check
the wires to the starter and the solenoid for cracks,
corrosion, or breakage.
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- Make
sure your battery is charged enough to perform starting
functions. Note: your instrument lights and dome
lights may come on but your battery may still not
have enough power to start the car.
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Remember
electrical parts fail mostly in part to time and usage
not because of wear and tear like mechanical parts. And the
damage is mostly in the internal electrical wiring, so some
failures cannot be noticed from an outside inspection. If you
have done the tests listed above and are still having problems
starting your vehicle, then here are the steps to follow for
proper installation of your automobile's starter motor. |
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Starter
Motor Installation Steps: |
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- Gather
the necessary tools needed such as wrenches, sockets, screwdriver
and pliers.
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Place the vehicle on ramps or jack up the front and support
with jack stands. It is very important to block the rear
wheels to keep the car stationary during this procedure.
Never work under a vehicle not supported properly.
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Make sure ignition is OFF and the remove the
negative (ground) battery cable from the battery.
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Note the location of all wires before removal to make for
easier connection.
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Remove the large starter cable going to the battery at the
starter location.
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Remove any other wires attached to the solenoid.
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Remove the starter attaching bolts (usually there are two
or three).
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Remove any supporting brackets that holds the starter.
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Drop the starter down away from the car. On some cars you
may have to turn the wheels to one side, remove the idler
arm, remove or loosen transmission oil cooler lines, exhaust
pipes, or ground straps to give you enough clearance to
get the starter motor away from the car.
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Install the new starter in the reverse order of removal.
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Reconnect battery cables and other wires to solenoid.
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Place old starter in the new starter box for proper core
return.
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If
you have followed these simple steps then you should have a
new automobile starter motor installed on your vehicle for trouble
free starting. If you have any further questions or are still
having additional problems feel free to call or email our friendly
technical staff. |
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