Possible malfunctions of a starter

Solve the problem of on-site troubleshooting recommendations presented here will help.

When you turn the key in the ignition starter turns slowly, does not start or it is turned slightly and stops. If the warning lights are lit or poorly extinguished, first check the battery charge. Unplug the power cord, or oxides of the starter or the starter circuit on "weight" may be due to the following reasons. If you disconnect the battery before this, perhaps its terminals are not well connected. Otherwise, start the engine should use the "Booster" or towing.

If the warning light stays on and the engine compartment audible clicks may hang rod magnetic switch. You can try to knock the metal object on the traction relay - usually the stock is released. If this is not successful, it can be assumed that the brushes are worn or contaminated contact traction relay. In this case, remove the starter and replace the traction relay and / or a brush. If the warning light turns on but the starter does not produce any sound at all, check the connection between the battery and the starter.

If audibly that the starter turns, but the crankshaft of the engine is not turned, it can be assumed fault relay traction drive mechanism or damage to the teeth of the flywheel and the drive gear, thereby engaging them occurs. In this case, engage first gear, slightly propel the car forward again to put a starter. If the attempt fails, replace the starter.

If the starter after the engine continues to rotate, while the ignition key is released, it is possible, "freezes" the traction relay, ie contact does not open (may be defective and the ignition). If this occurs, you must immediately stop the engine.

If after starting the engine continues to rotate the driving gear (determined by the howling sound) may not be returned to its original position lever or gear itself hangs in the gears. In this case, apparently, you need to install the new starter and / or flywheel. In any case it is necessary to dismantle and to check the starter.