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Car Guys - Need to replace starter. OEM or Aftermarket?
Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:52 am
Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:52 am
first, I need to make sure the starter is the issue. When I turn the key, sometimes my car is slow to start or doesn't. But most of the time, it starts. It just sort of slowly cranks. It's not the battery because I just replaced it.
If I do need to replace the starter, should I go with OEM or aftermarket?
If I do need to replace the starter, should I go with OEM or aftermarket?
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Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:54 am to SUB
How long has this been going on for? Is this the first time you've replaced the battery?
What vehicle?
I would do aftermarket.
What vehicle?
I would do aftermarket.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:55 am to SUB
Sounds like it might be an alternator issue or wiring concern.
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Whichever is cheaper.
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Whichever is cheaper.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 9:57 am
Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:55 am to SUB
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It's not the battery because I just replaced it.
Did you check the wiring too? Not much point in changing out a starter for bad wires.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 9:56 am
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:00 am to SUB
I'd make damn sure the starter is getting the correct voltage.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:01 am to SUB
Forgot to add that places like Autozone or OReillys will have a tool that can check your entire system for cranking issues. This tool can detect low/high voltage, voltage drop, etc.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 10:02 am
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:07 am to tWatsonTiger
First, thanks for the responses!
I took it to Autozone originally and they said it was the battery. I figured that was it because the battery was about 4 years old, well past it's expected life. They used their tester to check the battery, but I don't think they checked for cranking issues. I may take it back there or O'Reilly and see if they can figure it out.
A few weeks.
So I think the consensus is, that I need to make sure the starter is getting the right voltage before replacing anything, right? Is it possible to do this without removing the starter?
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Forgot to add that places like Autozone or OReillys will have a tool that can check your entire system for cranking issues. This tool can detect low/high voltage, voltage drop, etc.
I took it to Autozone originally and they said it was the battery. I figured that was it because the battery was about 4 years old, well past it's expected life. They used their tester to check the battery, but I don't think they checked for cranking issues. I may take it back there or O'Reilly and see if they can figure it out.
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How long has this been going on for? Is this the first time you've replaced the battery?
A few weeks.
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Did you check the wiring too? Not much point in changing out a starter for bad wires.
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I'd make damn sure the starter is getting the correct voltage.
So I think the consensus is, that I need to make sure the starter is getting the right voltage before replacing anything, right? Is it possible to do this without removing the starter?
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:10 am to SUB
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So I think the consensus is, that I need to make sure the starter is getting the right voltage before replacing anything, right? Is it possible to do this without removing the starter?
You should be able to use a voltage meter at the leads that bolt on to the starter.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 10:15 am
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:10 am to SUB
Check the alternator as well
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:12 am to upgrayedd
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This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 10:14 am
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:17 am to SUB
This tool will check the ENTIRE cranking system. It will check starter, altenator, all wiring, battery. I would get it checked again before replacing a starter.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:51 pm to SUB
suggest a new starter, if that's what is needed. Have not had good luck with rebuilt starters. Some are a biotch to change and you don't want to do it twice.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:59 pm to SUB
Did you check the cable ends and clean them?
If they are fine and battery voltage is fine( they will test it where you bought it),then it will probably be your starter. You can probably find a shop in town that will just rebuild the one you have. I prefer to do it that way.
If you have a vehicle that actually still has a distributor,make sure it is not loose. If it is turning a little bit,it can cause your timing to be too high,and make the engine hard to turn over.I have this issue right now on my old trooper,been meaning to dig out the timing light and set it properly and tighten it down,maybe I will get to it tomorrow.
If they are fine and battery voltage is fine( they will test it where you bought it),then it will probably be your starter. You can probably find a shop in town that will just rebuild the one you have. I prefer to do it that way.
If you have a vehicle that actually still has a distributor,make sure it is not loose. If it is turning a little bit,it can cause your timing to be too high,and make the engine hard to turn over.I have this issue right now on my old trooper,been meaning to dig out the timing light and set it properly and tighten it down,maybe I will get to it tomorrow.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:05 pm to SUB
if you have a brand new battery and it still cranks slowly you have a bad engine ground/starter ground or the main positive starter connection is probably just dirty or slightly loose.
you have some form of circuit resistance that is eating up the amperage that should be running thru the circuit to properly drive the starter gear.
you have some form of circuit resistance that is eating up the amperage that should be running thru the circuit to properly drive the starter gear.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 9:43 pm to Cruiserhog
Get one if those cheap Chinese ones
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:10 pm to SUB
I'm not paying the ridiculous premium for OEM but I'm not buying crappy lower tier aftermarket starters either. I've bought hundreds of them and generally go with Napa or one of the better tiers of starters from Advance with a lifetime warranty. If you can get a Delco/Remy starter, they are as good as OEM or better.
Your issue sounds like something is draining your battery, your alternator is weak and not charging it enough or your starter is about to crap out. Hook jumper cables up to your car for a few minutes and see if it turns over easily. If it doesn't your starter is probably toast. If it turns over easily, start looking at your charging system or for something draining your battery.
Your issue sounds like something is draining your battery, your alternator is weak and not charging it enough or your starter is about to crap out. Hook jumper cables up to your car for a few minutes and see if it turns over easily. If it doesn't your starter is probably toast. If it turns over easily, start looking at your charging system or for something draining your battery.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:27 pm to SUB
If you care about your car, if it's your DD, always go oem.
Edit: for something like a starter, that I wouldn't imagine having to replace more than once, follow advice above.
Edit: for something like a starter, that I wouldn't imagine having to replace more than once, follow advice above.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 10:29 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 10:54 pm to SUB
First, turn on the headlights and try to start the car...if the lights get very dim, there is a battery or charging issue.
If the lights do not get dim, there is a wiring or starter issue.....
If you need another starter, I would get an upper tier rebuilt with a lifetime warranty...another option would be to bring your starter somewhere to be rebuilt.
If the lights do not get dim, there is a wiring or starter issue.....
If you need another starter, I would get an upper tier rebuilt with a lifetime warranty...another option would be to bring your starter somewhere to be rebuilt.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 11:01 pm to SUB
It's the starter. Eventually it'll strand you
I assume you are DIYing it.
Most parts like that are lifetime warranty. Just a swap out.
I had to change the one on my old Sentra twice. I didn't get OEM.
I assume you are DIYing it.
Most parts like that are lifetime warranty. Just a swap out.
I had to change the one on my old Sentra twice. I didn't get OEM.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 11:05 pm to SUB
How much is a tow going to cost you the next time it doesn't start? Stay away from the cheap crap and go back to the dealer. I am driving a Chevy with 335,000 miles and replaced the starter around 215,000 with another OEM.
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