What are the causes of weak starter performance?

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The causes of weak starter performance: Insufficient battery charge, poor starter circuit connections, or solenoid switch malfunctions can all lead to weak starter rotation. Additionally, issues within the starter itself, such as loose bearings, worn brushes, dirty commutators, or localized short circuits in the field and armature coils, can cause the starter to rotate weakly. Solutions for weak starter performance: 1. Engage the starter while in gear: Manual transmission drivers often leave the car in gear when parked. Forgetting to shift to neutral before starting can harm the battery, increase the starter's load, and potentially burn out the motor. Therefore, it's essential to develop the habit of pressing the clutch when starting. 2. Immediately release the ignition switch (key) once the engine starts to stop the starter and allow the drive gear to disengage from the flywheel ring gear promptly, reducing unnecessary wear on the one-way clutch.