The starter is an electric motor that is prone to failure like any other electrical component on your vehicle. Over time and after thousands of start cycles, the starter begins to wear electrically and will short or create an opening in either the electric motor or the solenoid attached to the starter. Before condemning the starter, it is a good idea to remove it and take it to your local auto parts store and have it bench tested to verify that the starter is bad. Otherwise you could end up replacing a good starter that is fully functional.
Once you have verified that the starter is bad, follow the steps below to replace it. Continue reading ‘How to Replace a Car Starter’ »