There’s no way around it. If the starter is dead, the engine is dead. Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel can replace your car, truck, or C/SUV’s starter when it needs it. This auto part generally lasts about seven to 10 years. If you drive an older automobile and are experiencing any of the problems listed below, it’s probably time for a new starter. Bring your vehicle to our shop as soon as possible.
Strange Pre-Ignition Noises
Strange noises before the automobile ignites are an indication that the starter is malfunctioning. Specifically, you may hear whirring or clicking noises. If you do get your vehicle started despite these sounds, drive straight to our shop to avoid a dead engine the next time you try to start your vehicle. These noises are definitely the starter warning you that it is going bad.
An Engine That Won’t Start
If your engine will not start at all, it could be the starter. Its name is appropriate because it helps start the engine. Basically, the starter is a little motor that is located in the engine to help it fire up. Without a working starter, you will not have a working engine. This can be frustrating, especially if your engine is dead when you are out and about and you try to start your vehicle.
Working Automobile Lights
It can be difficult to determine if the starter is the reason why the engine won’t start or if it is the battery or alternator. One way to check this out is to check your automobile’s lights. If the lights are working, the problem is not an electrical one. In other words, the battery and alternator are working. Rather, your engine is dead because of a malfunctioning starter.
Burning Odors and Smoke
It’s important to note that if your engine won’t start, it won’t start; no matter how hard you try. If you continue in your efforts to get the engine started, you will end up overheating the starter motor. This will cause smoke to waft out from underneath the hood and burning odors.
A Cylinder Block Oil Leak
Finally, we mentioned above that the starter lasts quite some time. This being said, your starter may die prematurely if you have a cylinder block leak above it. When this happens, oil drips onto the starter and kills it prematurely.
Stop by Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel in Limon, CO, today if you are having problems with your vehicle’s starter. We can replace it.
