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Starter motor located in a vs Holden commodore?
Where is the starter motor located? The starter motor is attached to end of the crankshaft via a flywheel and a pinion gear. When the ignition is turn...
Why would the ignition click but not turn over?
Why does my car click but wont start? If you hear a chatter or a quickly repeating clicking, you're most likely dealing with a battery or alternator i...
What would cause the car not to start?
What causes a car to turn on but not start? If the car cranks when you turn the key, but the engine won't start, it could be because fuel isn't gettin...
Can you start your car by crossing the solenoid of the starter?
Can you jump across a starter solenoid? By jumping your starter solenoid, you are turning the screwdriver or other metal implement into a manual switc...
What if your car start but will not restart?
Why is my car not restarting? If your vehicle won't start, it's usually caused by a dying or dead battery, loose or corroded connection cables, a bad ...
Can diesel leak from a starter motor?
Can a bad starter leak oil? Oil Soak Your vehicle's starter is typically located near the bottom of the engine leaving it vulnerable to soaking from l...
No sounds at all when turn the key to start?
When I turn the key nothing happens no click? If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the Start position, it means that the starter motor...
Car turns on but lights dont?
Why won't my car start and no lights come on? Dead Battery If no dashboard lights come on when you turn the key in the ignition, that's a good indicat...
What could be wrong if you have to start a 96 Pontiac Sunfire by putting a screw driver on the starter?
How do I know if my starter or starter relay is bad? If your starter relay has gone bad, the electrical signal will never make it from the battery to ...
What would cause a car to crank then make a whining sound before starting?
Why is my car making a whining noise when I try to start it? If you hear a whining noise from your car's engine, it may mean much the same thing there...
Will the lights come on if the starter motor is dead?
Will your lights come on if your starter is bad? Another sign for detecting a faulty starter could be the dashboard lights. If you see the lights come...
Functions of a solenoid pre-engaged starter motor?
What is the function of the solenoid? A solenoid is a device comprised of a coil of wire, the housing and a moveable plunger (armature). When an elect...