How do u know if ur starter is bad n your car?

Question

I went to the gas station to get gas..then i pumped my gas..got back in the car and it would not start..i turned it there was no noise nothing ..just the lights on the dash that usually turns on while turn on the noise..it just made this little click ..and no noise to say it is cranking..this is very stressful for me ..I live in a city with no relatives...the car is still sitting at the gas station..any one know of mechanics in Pittsburgh that are fair...please reply

Answer 1

The car cranks, but won't turn over. Check the battery with a voltimeter for the correct voltage. If the voltage is good (usually 24 VDC), and the car is cranking but not starting, check the starter wires; they may be loose, or corroded/damaged. If the wires are OK, the starter may need replacing. Is it hot to the touch? Could be "burnt out". A starter is easy to replace. Pay for the part, get a manual for your make and model of vehicle, and replace it! Don't let some mechanic rip you off. Do it yourself! Just make sure you disconnect the battery before you replace it, otherwise you might accidently weld yourself to your car. lol! BTW, I am a diesel mechanic by trade, and that has been my profession for about six years.

Answer 2

the situation isn't with the starter. All 4 ends of your battery cable connections must be taken aside and wiped sparkling with baking soda and water. little doubt the battery is critically discharged from sitting see you later. 2 issues you are able to desire to do right here: #one million. cost the battery @ 2 amps with an low cost, self leveling battery charger. #2. Take the battery lower back and get yet another one decrease than the battery guarantee. don't be fooled with the radio and sprint lighting fixtures working. each and each of them require little or no battery amperage to artwork. The starter motor on the different-hand demands greater battery amperage than each and all of the electrical powered structures interior the vehicle blended. the reason the starter basically "clicks" is the battery voltage is so low the starter solenoid (which you pay attention) can no longer push the starter rigidity (Bendix) into the ring kit to start the vehicle. 2 the thank you to analyze battery voltage: #one million. purchase a $5.00 battery hydrometer from any vehicle factors shop and examine each and all of the six cells. #2. Take the battery to any shop that sells them and request a unfastened *load attempt to work out what the reserve amperage means is. do no longer hammer the starter or run-off to purchase yet another one till at last a relied on inner maximum mechanic does a *battery amp draw attempt.

Answer 3

It could be a bad starter, a bad starting solenoid, or a poor battery connection. I don't know how handy you are around cars but try this; see if either of the battery cables will wiggle on the battery post. It one or both will wiggle, try tightening it and see if the car will start. Other than that, it sounds like you need a mechanic.

Answer 4

one simple test for starters is to by pass ignition wire and take a positive wire from the battery .can use jumper cable,attach positive side of battery pole and touch other end on the wire coming out from starter if good ,would spark and spin, if not good would just spark and would not spin remember safety first,hand brake up and car in neutral If this doesn't work, check your nearest auto repair center

Answer 5

If it "clicked" and stopped doing anything, you have a loose battery connection. Probably the + one.

Answer 6

there is an indicater just for that, get it at an auto store, it is about 3-4 bucks

Answer 7

go to advance auto zone and they will test it for you or call you the dealership and ask if there has been a recall. good luck to ya~

Answer 8

now for something completely different. try a stethoscope you can hear if its running smooth or rough. if its rough. change starter.

Answer 9

Take it off and get it tested.

Answer 10

um..ur car won't start.