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Could be old age. Usually, either the motor dies that spins the wheel or the bendix doesn't kick the gear out to engage with the flywheel. Sometimes the solenoid fails too.
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Will a coolant leak cause a starter to go bad?
No.
Will a bad starter cause a grinding noise before going out?
A bad starter might make a noise. The starter could also go bad with no noise or warning. However if the starter is making noise then there is a problem that could cause failure at any time
Would a bad fuel pump cause a relay to go bad?
No.
Could someone backing into your car cause a starter to go bad?
No, unless the hit was hard enough to loosen electrical connections.
What makes a starter go bad?
A starter can go bad for many reasons. There could be a loose connection that eventually burns it out. A chipped tooth on the flywheel can damage it. Or it could just go bad with age.
How easy is it to replace the contacts on the starter on a 1996 Caravan?
Turn on your headlights and try to sart the engine. If the lights go out the battery is probably bad. The contacts on the starter solonoid don't cause it to click.
Would the relay on your grand prix 05 would cause it to shut down?
My ignition relay was damaged and it caused my starter to go out, which cause my car to shut down.
Would a bad alternator cause your air conditioner to blow warm air?
A bad alternator will cause a battery to go bad. It does not have an effect on the air conditioner.
What would cause only part of a circuit in your home to go out?
a bad connection
Would a bad PCV valve cause oil to go to your carb?
Yes it will.
Can the key being left on cause the starter to go bad?
Depending on the vehicle year it can keep power going to the distributor and possibly ruin it. The starter only gets engaged when your turn the key past "start" position.
Can you build a pancake doghouse?
i dont think u can cause it cause go bad and the dog would just eat it!
