The starter is one of the most important components of an engine, as it is what kicks the engine into motion. All engines have starters, including those used in cars, trucks, tractors, and other industrial equipment. Our team at Eubanks Auto Electric specializes in working on starters and alternators in a wide variety of vehicles, and you can turn to us whenever you need help with a starter problem.
In this article, we will go over a few ways to tell if your truck, tractor, or other vehicle needs a starter replacement service.
- Clicking – You may need a starter replacement service if your starter starts making a clicking sound when you turn the key in the ignition. If the engine fails to start and you continuously hear clicking noises, you probably have a faulty starter. In many cases, this can happen if the starter is not getting enough power from the battery to make the engine turn over, which can be caused by a problem in the battery, the cable, or the starter itself.
- Grinding – Alternatively, your starter might make a grinding sound when you turn the key. This indicates that the starter is not engaging properly with the rest of the engine, causing the engine to remain still. Depending on the severity of the issue, it may be possible for our team to repair it, but in severe cases, you will need starter replacement services.
- Slow Crank – A third sign you may need a starter replacement is if the starter and engine starting to take longer to engage. If it seems to take forever for your engine to turn over, we encourage you to get your starter checked out.