Call JA Motors right away to set up a service appointment for a starter test if you are having any of the following problems. These problems are signs that the starter is going bad and needs to be replaced. Failure to replace the starter will leave you stranded with a dead engine. We can help you avoid this by testing the starter and replacing it if necessary.
Pre-Ignition Noise
Sometimes, a starter will give you advanced notice that it is going bad. Keep in mind, however, this is only some of the time. Some starters died without any warning at all. If your starter decides to give you a heads up, it will make strange noises after you turn the ignition key. The noises are generally clicking or whirring sounds. The engine may or may not start after the sounds.
A Dead Engine
If you do end up with a dead engine, the reason why is that there is no air and fuel in the combustion chamber. The starter is the ignition part that turns the engine over so it brings the air and fuel into the chamber. Without any air and fuel, you will not have combustion. In addition, the starter sends electricity through the spark plug wires so they ignite the air and fuel.
Lights That Work
One way to determine whether your dead engine is being caused by the starter or a dead battery is to take a moment to look at all of your vehicle’s lights. Turn on the headlights to see if they are illuminated, check the interior lights to see if they are illuminated, and check the taillights. If the lights are shining bright, the starter is the reason why you cannot start your automobile.
Heat/Burning Odors
Aside from working lights, you may also see smoke wafting from underneath your hood and detect burning odors coming from the engine if you have overheated the starter motor. This can happen if you keep trying unsuccessfully to fire up your automobile.
Saturated Starter
Finally, the average lifespan of the factory starter is 100,000 miles. This being said, you may end up with a dead starter before this mileage milestone if your cylinder block cracks and starts to leak. When this happens, the starter gets soaked with motor oil that damages it.
Call JA Motors in Peachtree City, GA, today to schedule a starter test for your automobile if you are having any of the issues discussed in this blog post.
