This is easy, if your car isn't starting then listen for a clicking noise everytime you turn the key. If you hear it then it's working, it must be something else... Check your spark plugs, make sure your fuel injectors (if you have them) are plugged in.
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if i turn the key and all i hear is click- click- click real fast, is that mean i need a new starter?
Need to know why you think the starter needs to be shimed.
Generally, you need a new one when the old one doesn't work properly. Oftentimes, a starter current draw test can be used to check for a bad starter.
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Need to know what size engine you have in order to answer your starter problem. 1993 Nissan pickup with v-6
I need to replace the starter in a 2003 Tundra, but where is it the starter? I need to replace the starter in a 2003 Tundra, but where is it the starter?
easiest wat to check a starter is to turn on ignition.then with a screw driver cross the positive lead to starter wire on the starter motor if the starter is good this will turn over the engine if starter is bad it will not if this does tuen over engine , you can then check solenoid and other ignition parts
When the starter motor refuses to turn over or grinds and clicks when turning then you need a new motor or recondition the old one.
Bad starter is easy: when you turn the car on provided your battery is good, you will hear a click in the engine compartment, but the car will not start.
I need to know how to change a starter on a 93 Chevy z71 Unhook battery cables from battery, take the ground wire off starter, take power wire off starter, take the 2 bolts out of starter and should come right out
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