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Failing Starter
As starter is a device that is only used to turn over engine to start it. Over time, the starter motor will eventually run its course and wear out and it will impact your ability to drive the car.
Symptoms of a bad starter
The engine won't turn and vehicle won't start which is the most common indicator of your starter's problem. However, you may hear no engine sound whatsever or a loud clanking noise.
As battery supplies power to crank you engine over and, in many occasions, it may appear that your vehicle have enough power for a starting system ike you have lights on your dashboard and your headlights are working, but engine will not turn over. This symptom is obviously because of a failing starter.
What to do?
1. You may try turn the key few more times (only work in some Japanese cars).
2. Vehicles with a manual transmission, you can try to push start it.
3. Tap the starter motor (only work in some cars)
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