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RV Living. Safe Driving. Learning to Drive. All-Terrain Vehicles. Commercial Vehicles. Brake Service. General Repair. Exhaust System. Shocks and Steering. Air Conditioning. Transmission Repair. Shuttle Service. Our Staff. Book Appointment. Possible Causes of Starter Motor Failure If your starter motor clicks more than once when you attempt to get your car running, there are several possible causes: A weak battery Loose, damaged, or corroded battery cables A faulty starter solenoid or relay A bad starter motor Your starter motor needs up to amps or more depending on the model to produce the level of torque or force needed to turn the engine over.
You turn the key and hear a clicking sound or nothing at all This could be an indication that either your starter motor is going or that your battery is dead. You car is very slow to start If you start your car and it seems to take an unusually long time to turn over, it may indicate that your starter motor is going. You hear a grinding noise when trying to start your car This sound could indicate that the gears in your starter motor are going.
You hear a single click Starter motor issues can manifest as a single, loud click emanating from the starter relay or starter solenoid.
You can use other maintenance tips to repair the battery too. In the worst case scenario, consulting the experts is the right thing to do. To DIY method for getting out of this situation, it includes a number of steps. First, clean the terminals of the battery. Rub until the debris is removed. Before you spray the anticorrosion solution at the terminals, tighten it as much you can.
Make sure that you check the battery terminal for loose or hooked wires. Now let the battery charge from 5 to 10 minutes. This electrical part is designed to redirect power from the battery to the starter solenoid, which then activates the starter to spin over the engine. The proper activation of this process allows the ignition switch's circuit to complete, which will permit you to shut the vehicle off when you turn the key off.
Although it's unlikely that you'll ever experience a problem with the starter relay, it is prone to mechanical failure and will need to be replaced by a professional mechanic if it wears out. Most of today's modern cars and trucks have an electronic ignition switch that is activated by remote key.
This key has an electronic chip embedded that links up with the computer on your vehicle and allows the ignition button to activate. There are times when this type of key will impact the operation of the starter relay and display similar warning signs as if this system is damaged. Listed below are a few of the symptoms of a damaged or worn out starter relay. If you notice these warning signs, make sure you contact a local ASE certified mechanic to completely inspect your vehicle as these symptoms might indicate problems with other components.
The most obvious warning sign that a problem with the starter relay exists is when the vehicle won't start when you engage the ignition process. As stated above, electronic keys do not have a manual ignition switch. However, when powered, it should send a signal to the starter relay once the key is turned or the starter button is pressed.
If you press this button or if you turn the key on a manual ignition switch and the vehicle does not turn over, it may be caused by a problem with the starter relay. This problem may be attributed to a circuit that has failed, so no matter how many times you turn the key, the vehicle will not start.
If the circuit has not yet completely failed, you may hear a clicking noise as you try to turn the key. In either case, you should contact a professional mechanic to inspect the symptom and correctly diagnose the precise cause. When you start your engine and release the key or stop pressing the starter button on a modern vehicle, the circuit is supposed to close, which will discontinue power to the starter motor.
If the starter stays on after the engine has ignited, the main contacts in the starter relay have most likely welded together in the closed position. When this occurs, the starter relay will be stuck in the on position and damage will occur to the starter, circuit, relay, and the transmission flywheel if it is not addressed immediately.
If the starter relay is working properly, it will send power to the starter every time it is engaged. However, it is possible that the starter relay will become damaged due to excessive heat, dirt, and debris or other issues that might cause sporadic operation of the starter.
If you try to start your car and the starter doesn't activate instantly, but you turn the key switch once again and it works, this is most likely due to a problem with the relay.
In this case, it's important that you contact a mechanic as soon as possible so they can determine what is causing the intermittent contact.
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