Key Turns, Nothing Happens (Or Just a Click) Alright, let’s talk about one of the most common headaches in the shop: you hop in, turn the key, and… nothing. Or…
Starter
Starter clicks but won’t crank: Bad battery or faulty solenoid?
That loud “clunk” when you turn the key? That’s your starter solenoid talking. I’ve been doing this for over 25 years—two and a half decades of dead batteries, fried solenoids,…
How to Tell If Your Starter Brushes Are Worn — Slow Cranking Symptoms
You turn the key, and the engine drags—like it’s tired. Or worse, you get a click, nothing happens, and after a few tries it fires. That’s the starter talking. And…
Can a Stuck Starter Bendix Cause a Whining Noise After Engine Start?
That whine after startup? You’re killing your starter I’ve pulled starters apart where the armature looked like it had been through a woodchipper — copper windings flung out like spaghetti,…
Starter keeps cranking after engine start? Stuck starter solenoid.
Starter Won’t Stop Cranking? Here’s What’s Really Going On If your starter keeps spinning after the engine fires—especially if you’ve already let go of the key or button—shut it off.…
Can a CAN Bus Fault Prevent Engine Start Even with a Good Starter?
You turn the key. The starter spins. Battery’s strong. Engine rotates clean. But no fire—nothing. Not a cough, not a sputter. Just crank. I’ve seen this more times than I…
Can a faulty integrated starter-generator (ISG) cause engine vibration during startup?
Alright, let’s talk about Integrated Starter-Generators, or ISGs. These things are showing up in more and more vehicles, especially your mild hybrids, and when they act up, they can be…