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Starter Motor Questions List

Q #1. What is a starter motor
Q #2. Where is the starter in a car?
Q #3. How does a starter work?
Q #4. How a starting system works

Q #1. WHAT IS A STARTER MOTOR

A starter motor also referred to as a starter motor is an electronic device that is used to enable the engine start working on its own power.

This is because the engine needs to attain some speed for it to work. The starter motor therefore helps the engine to attain the intended speed to run the car. After it is done, the starter motor is no longer useful and thus turns off.

Q #2. WHERE IS THE STARTER motor IN A CAR?

A car starter motor location varies depending on the car model and design. However most of them are normally located under the vehicle close to the engines back where the engine meets with the transmission.

It is interesting to note that most people do not know where the starter motor is located because it is rarely replaced. In most cases the starter motor is replaced only once in a cars’ lifetime. It is actually applauded as one of the most reliable parts in a car.

Depending on its location, the starter can be removed either from the hood or by getting under the car.

Q #3. HOW DOES A STARTER WORK?

As mentioned above the main task of a starter motor is to enable the engine acquire a certain speed for it to function.

To do this, the starter motor uses power which is acquired from the car battery. It is turned on using an ignition key where the current is passed on to the starter solenoid attached to it. The starter motor solenoid then completes the circuit and energizes the starter motor.

The starter motor gear also referred to as a Bendix gear is then pushed forward to mesh with the engine flywheel which is attached to the engine crankshaft.

The shaft is turned by the starter motor spins allowing the engine to start. Having accomplished its main purpose, the starter goes off.

Q #4.HOW A STARTER MOTOR SYSTEM WORKS

The starting system starts working the moment you turn your car ignition key to the start position. The battery power then goes through the control