Starters failures aren't very common these days, thanks to fuel injection. Engines start right up in cold weather, and don't require a lot of cranking of the engine. This has cutdown on the seasonal rise of starter replacement. The Primary failure of starters are overloading and overheating. If an engine won't start for whatever reason (no fuel, bad gas, no spark or compression), on a continous basis, the starter can overheat and fail. If your vehicle doesn't start in thirty-seconds, stop and wait before cranking again.Cranking problems can be caused by many factors. They include low battery, loose or corroded battery cables, broken or missing ground strap, a weak starter solenoid, a bad starter drive, a missing tooth on the vehicle's flywheel, starter misalignment, loose, corroded or damaged wiring in the starter circuit, a faulty ignition switch, a mechanical problem inside the engine, or even the wrong oil weight.The starter, battery, and wiring are apart of the starting system. Should your vehicle not start or make a clicking noise, check the state of the battery. A good starter will usual crank an engine the engine at 250 to 500 rpm, and draw 60 to 150 amps. If the battery checks out okay, check the cable connections, followed by checking fuses and relays. There maybe other factors on a no-start. But, start with the basics when checking. If a starter does fail, it the fault will be found mostly from the mechanical parts rather than electrical.Happy Motoring
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