Yes, McCurley’s Shell advises that a faulty starter can make whirring noises. We are going to talk more about this below. Your automobile will get about 100,000 miles out of the factory starter. If you drive an older vehicle, it may be time to replace the starter, especially if you’re having any of the problems listed below. Don’t worry. We can take out the old starter and install a new one to restore your ignition performance.
Noises Before Igniting
Aside from whirring, the starter can also make clicking sounds before the engine ignites. In other words, you will hear the noise between the brief period of time from when you turn the ignition key and the engine starts. In some cases, you may hear this noise in your engine will start. If it does, however, consider this a warning that needs attention right away. Drive straight to our shop.
Inability to Start the Engine
The reason why we recommend this is that the starter may malfunction completely the next time you try to start your automobile and you will be stuck with the dead engine. Basically, the starter facilitates the engine’s ability to intake air and fuel into the combustion chamber. It then helps the spark plugs fire up the air and fuel. If the starter cannot do this, your engine cannot start.
Lights That Work
It’s only natural to assume that the reason why your car won’t start is that you have a dead battery. We are going to give you a trick so you can determine if the battery is the problem or the starter is the problem. Turn on your vehicle’s lights and check them. If they are working and as bright as they normally are, the battery has a charge. Your car isn’t starting because of the starter.
Burning Odors and Smoke
If it first you don’t succeed… Actually, we recommend that you don’t try and try again. If the starter is a goner, it’s a goner. No amount of pressing the start button or turning the ignition key is going to get your vehicle to fire up. You will, however, end up with burning odors and smoke in the engine. This is because you have overheated the starter by continuing to try to start your automobile.
Call McCurley’s Shell in Atlanta, GA, today to set up a service visit for your vehicle if you think the starter is going bad. We can test it and replace it if necessary.
