Starters

The starter in your car is a key engine component that gets your vehicle moving. They are referred to as self-starters, starter motors, and cranking motors, but essentially, they have one primary job. Start your engine when you turn the key or press the start button.

Is my car starter bad? How do I Know?

A car starter is the simple mechanism that begins when you turn your ignition switch. This switch energizes the starter's interior electromagnet which pushes a rod into the pinion gear. This gear is pushed into the flywheel of your engine, and ultimately cranks over your engine.

Unfortunately, the interior parts of a starter become worn out over time. Typically lasting up to 100,000+ miles, starters more or less can fail prematurely, or end up going the distance before seeing trouble at 150,000 miles.

Signs of a bad car starter are usually easy to point out. Look for symptoms such as:

• Slower start or trouble engine turning over
• Clicking or whining noises when turning ignition
• The interior lights dim in the car
• The smell of burning electric components or smoke
• Starer is covered in oil

Replace your Starter with an OEM Mopar Starter

Once you're ready to tackle replacing your car starter, find the required pieces we have laid out in our online Mopar catalog. Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us. We'll answer any part-related or delivery questions you may have. Once you place your order, we'll ship your new car starter right to your front door!