Starter Service Near Garden Grove, CA
Starter Service at Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park
When you slide inside your vehicle, you expect it to start and take you where you need to go. Having issues with the starter system can really mess up your day. If you live around Irvine, Long Beach, or Garden Grove, you can get starter service for your vehicle with Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park.
Common Starter Issues
The starter is a motor that helps get the engine to run. It’s powered by the battery and has a relay that sits in between the two to transmit power. When the starter motor or relay doesn’t work, you won’t get the engine to start.
Some of the most common signs that there’s a problem with the starter include clicking noises when you turn the key or lights that turn on even though the engine doesn’t fire up. This situation lets you know the battery isn’t the culprit. If the engine won’t start even with jumper cables, it probably means the issue is in your starter system. Your starter can fail if you have an oil leak, which causes the oil to saturate the starter motor. If smoke is coming from the vehicle, it may mean the fuses on your electrical system have blown or the starter has overheated.
What Causes Starter Problems?
Your starter can cause trouble for a variety of reasons, including the following:
- Loose wiring can mean a bad connection.
- Dirty connections to the starter or those that have corroded can prevent power from getting through.
- A corroded battery can also prevent power from getting to the electrical components even if the battery itself is fine.
- Worn parts in the starter system will prevent the starter from working.
- Oil leaks can lead to starter issues.
- A bad relay can prevent the engine from starting.
You can rule out the battery by having it tested, which will help eliminate other culprits for your vehicle not starting. If you tap the starter lightly, it may cause the system to power up. If you find this step works, take the vehicle to be serviced because it’s only a temporary fix.
You can also try starting the vehicle in neutral instead of park. Sometimes, there’s a glitch in the system, such as a neutral safety switch that isn’t working correctly.
If you’re able to start the vehicle even though it doesn’t want to work correctly, you should bring it to Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park. Our service team can diagnose the issue and tell you whether the starter is the cause of the engine not firing up. We’ll provide a written estimate and make an appointment to repair the starter system. You can schedule service online or give us a call for an appointment. We provide a waiting area where you can wait for the repair or a shuttle service to take you home until the repair has been completed.
Let Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park help you start your day off right with our starter service. Contact us today to find out more.