Tag: starters
29 Posts
May 01, 2019
Starting Issues Keep Porsche Boxster off the Road
The diagnosis ranges from not-so-bad to worse.
Jan 29, 2019
Relax, Dad -- the Car's Got This Whole 'Starting' Thing Figured Out
Being kind to your car isn't necessary in this case.
Sep 21, 2018
A Tiny Culprit Might Cause a Big Issue
Apr 26, 2018
Cadillac's Starter Issue Could Be a Ground Problem
Don't skip a ground check when troubleshooting electrical gremlins.
Apr 12, 2018
Stop-Start Feature Is Becoming More Common
But do stop-start features wear out engine parts faster?
Sep 12, 2017
Stop-Start Feature Is New and Aggravating -- but Worthwhile
Bill wants to stop the stop-start feature on his 2017 Cherokee before it wears out the starter and his patience. Is there an upside to this feature?
Apr 06, 2017
Is This a Case of a Bad Battery, or Evaporating Gas?
Dave's '86 Toyota pickup truck turns over...and over...but is reluctant to start. Is a weak battery to blame, or something else?
Feb 21, 2017
Starting Problem May Be Due to Bad Immobilizer
Bill's son is set to buy grandma's Accord, but the car seems alarmed at the prospect. What's causing the Honda to balk at starting when it's warm?
Dec 27, 2016
Pushbutton Start Doesn't Always Do the Trick
Paul's Accord has a push button start that requires some coaxing. It's under warranty--but how it's handled at the service counter helps down the road.
Jul 30, 2015
Today: Starting a Car That's Already Running
How much damage is done to the starter and other parts when you restart a car that's already running? Car Talk explains.
