Chevy Buick GMC Car Starter Replacement - Rosenberg, TX

Vehicle Will Not Turn Over But Battery Good?

When it comes to car starter problems, it typically takes an engine diagnostic. From starter to ignition to battery, there are numerous components in the ignition system, so finding the right cause of failure is absolutely critical.

What is a Car Starter?

"A car starter is a powerful electric motor that cranks your engine in order to start your car. The starting system consists of the motor itself, and the attached solenoid. The solenoid is what takes battery power and delivers it to the starter motor. It also pushes the starter gear forward, allowing it to mesh with the gear teeth of the engine's flywheel. A high current is needed to start your car, so your battery has to have enough "juice" to enable the car starting system to work properly. Most of the time, when a car won't start and the battery is fully charged, the starter motor is to blame. Starters do wear out." *

Source: YourMechanic.com

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How Much For a New Car Starter?

As starter systems vary from brand to brand, there is no price which we can quote for every model, and certainly not on behalf of every service center. When you call, however, be sure to have your vehicle make, model, year, and trim level on hand. Even so, it will need a diagnostic to provide an estimate.

What is the Sound of a Bad Car Starter?

Generally, a faulty car starter can and will make a variety of sounds. These can range from obvious loud clicking sounds to a high-pitched screech, or an unpleasant grinding noise to intermittent whirring. Even when the battery is fully powered, one may still turn the key in the ignition and hear warning sounds at all. This is typically because of the various components of the vehicle starter system.

How to Tell if Your Chevy Buick GMC Car Starter is Bad?

When testing to see if your Chevy Buick GMC car starter is broken, every mechanic, factory-certified or not, should always begin by determining if the battery is good. Typically speaking, batteries need to be replaced far more often than your Chevy Buick GMC engine starter needs replacement. This is easy with a battery tester or a load tester. If it's working properly, it's still always possible that it's relay fuse, theft immobilizer, neutral safety switch, battery connections, or computer. As always, your best source is your area Chevy Buick GMC service center. Short of actually removing the starter, a diagnosis typically involves a process of elimination.