These are some of the most common examples of why your starter motor has failed:
- Broken/faulty solenoid, gear, or fan within the starter motor housing
- Mechanical issues – wiring and sensors within the starter motor or engine could be broken
- Electrical faults – connectors and defective ignition switches could cause issues for starter motors
- Overheating – either an engine or starter motor that runs too hot will not only cause the car to breakdown, but also could permanently damage the component
- Wear and tear – over time, many parts of vehicle will not be as effective or work correctly, so they may need to be replaced
- To ensure your starter motor is working to its full capacity, servicing your vehicle is vitally important.
Your starter motor will also be checked during the annual MOT.
Regular car maintenance will help preserve your starter motor and all other parts that feed into the engine.