Tag: starters
32 Posts
Nov 05, 2019
Your Engine Won't Care if it Turns off -- but you Might
Are stop-start features a non-starter?
Jun 28, 2019
DIY Mechanic Can Get Started on the Starter
In the world of DIY car projects, starter replacement is a do-able starter project
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
Defective brake light switch to blame for car not starting.
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?