J&M Auto Service is here to help, so give us a call if your car, truck, or utility vehicle is having any of the problems listed in this blog post. These problems are signs that the starter motor has gone bad and needs to be replaced. This generally happens at around 100,000 miles or more. Do not worry. We can replace the starter with another one that will give you another 100,000 miles.
Strange Noises Before Ignition
The most common symptom of a faulty starter is hearing strange noises before your vehicle ignites. You may hear the starter whirring or clicking. This sound may continue after the engine has started. This is bad because the starter has not disengaged as it needs to. If your engine starts after the clicking or whirring noise, we recommend that you drive to our shop so we can check the starter right away.
An Engine That Will Not Start
If you don’t take immediate action, you may not be able to start your automobile the next time you need to. In some cases, the starter will not give you a warning, either. If you are stuck with a dead engine that you simply cannot start no matter how hard you try, it’s possible that the starter has died. The engine cannot start without the starter turning it over.
All of the Lights Are Working
When the starter fails to turn over the engine, it does not bring air and fuel into the combustion chamber for ignition. This is the reason why the engine will not start. You can check to see if the starter is the problem by testing the lights on your automobile. If all of the lights are working, they are receiving power from the battery. Consequently, the engine won’t start because the starter has died.
There Is Smoke and Hot Odors
You may also end up seeing smoke wafting from underneath your hood and smelling hot odors coming from the engine. This is a sign that the starter motor has overheated because you have attempted to start your vehicle too many times. If your vehicle has passed the light test, stop trying to ignite the engine. Rather, call for a tow truck to bring your automobile to our auto service shop in Tea.
J&M Auto Service in Tea, SD, is the only service shop you need for your automobile. Give us a call today if you would like to set up a service appointment for a starter test.