Posts Tagged: starter motor testing

Bad Starter or Battery? How to Know for Sure

The Right Way to Diagnose Bad Starter Problems Quick Summary A starter clicks condition can mean low voltage, high resistance, or an internal solenoid failure. Before replacing anything, verify the battery condition and the integrity of the battery cable/terminal connections. Next, perform a voltage drop at the battery and starter connections. Finally, test the control circuit operation. That’s the correct way to diagnose a bad starter Article How to Diagnose a Bad Starter Like a Pro (Before You Replace It) I’ve seen too many perfectly good starters replaced because someone … Read More