Spanish Fork Auto Repair

If your vehicle seems to hesitate or won’t start like it used to, the culprit might be your starter motor (or a related component in the starting system). The “starter” is the small electric motor + solenoid that spins the engine to get it going. Over time, wear or electrical problems can cause the starter to fail — and catching it early can save you from being stranded, or from more costly damage. Here’s how to tell if your starter is beginning to fail: 🔧 What does the starter do — and why it matters When you turn your key (or push the start button), a small current from your battery activates the starter solenoid (a relay). The solenoid connects the battery’s high current to the starter motor, which spins and engages a gear (pinion) with the engine’s flywheel, turning the engine over so it can start. If the starter — or its solenoid, gears, or electrical connections — fails, the engine may refuse to tur ... read more