What Are the Symptoms of a Damaged Car Starter Motor?
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Car starter motor damage symptoms include the starter not turning and abnormal noises from the solenoid switch. Below are the causes and precautions for car starter motor damage: Causes of car starter motor damage: Short circuit in the starter motor stator winding, damaged commutator or short circuit caused by brush dust, partial short circuit in the armature, severe brush wear, severe motor bearing wear or misaligned assembly axis, rotor dragging the housing, broken gear or pulley, and other issues can all cause the motor to fail to start. Precautions for car starter motor: When the starter motor is used to start the engine, it draws 300-400Ah from the battery. To prevent excessive current or damage to the battery, the starting time should not exceed 5 seconds.
When the car starter motor fails, the most common symptoms are the car not moving at all when trying to start, or only hearing a clicking sound. A friend of mine once experienced this - turning the key to the start position, but the engine didn't respond, although the dashboard lights were still on. At first, they thought the battery was dead, but after checking, the battery was fine. Replacing the starter motor fixed the issue. Sometimes there might be a grinding noise, like gears slipping, which could indicate severe wear inside the starter motor. If the starter motor only turns a few times and then stops without the engine firing up, it's likely a loose relay or wiring connection. This kind of failure is often more noticeable when starting a cold engine in the morning. If it suddenly malfunctions, it's best to get it checked immediately to avoid being stranded on the road. Simple prevention includes regular checks of the starting system - don't wait until a breakdown to regret neglecting it.
