Posted on 6/29/2023
When you turn the key or push the ignition button, your car's engine magically jumps to life, ready to drive you on your journey. But have you ever wondered about the unsung hero behind this process? That exact hero is the starter, a vital component of your vehicle's engine, playing a crucial role in initiating the combustion process. Here are the ins and outs of the starter and where to repair it if something goes wrong:The Basics of Starting Before we dive into the starter's mechanics, let's understand the basic starting process. When you initiate the starting sequence, an electrical signal is sent to the starter motor, prompting it to engage with the engine's flywheel or flexplate. The flywheel or flexplate is a toothed disc attached to the engine's crankshaft. As the starter motor engages with the flywheel, it rotates it, causing the engine's pistons to move, drawing in air and fuel and initiating the combu ... read more