What to Do When the Car Starter Motor Fails and the Engine Won't Start?
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When the starter motor fails and the engine needs to be started: 1. Manual transmission: You can use first or second gear to start the vehicle. For example, engage first gear, press the clutch, and have someone push the car or use another vehicle to tow it. Once the car gains speed, release the clutch, and the engine should start. 2. Automatic transmission: You can only seek professional help or send the car to a repair shop. Below is an introduction to common starter motor failures: 1. Poor electrical connection: This could be due to insufficient battery power, loose wiring connections, dirty terminals causing poor contact, or a faulty starter solenoid switch with broken coils or poor contact. 2. Broken or burnt coils: The starter relay contacts may be burnt, or the relay magnetic coil may be broken or burnt out.
Oh no, the car starter is broken and won't start. I've encountered this several times, and it's really annoying. If you're on the roadside, first don't panic. Check if it's a manual transmission car. If it is, try to find a few people to push the car. Engage second gear, release the clutch while pushing, and it might start. If that doesn't work, check if the battery terminals are tight—sometimes poor contact can be mistaken for a broken starter. If the starter is really broken, don't force it to start, as it could damage more components. For safety, ask a friend for help or call for roadside assistance to tow the car directly to a repair shop for inspection and replacement. Remember to regularly maintain the starter, applying some lubricant can extend its lifespan and prevent breakdowns on the road.
