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Yes, a "bad" starter can kill the battery, especially if multiple start attempts must be made to get the engine going. Too many sequential starts with a "good" starter can also kill the battery. In either case it does not necessarily mean the battery is ruined since it can usually be recharged.
In any case, an AVR test can be done by any qualified repair center to determine if the starter motor is "bad" (drawing too much power), in which case it will soon cease to function altogether, usually resulting in a towing bill on top of the repair. This test will also determine the condition of the battery and of the alternator which recharges the battery when the engine is running.
Repair centers will charge a fee for this test (1/2 hour labor), but some do-it-yourself parts suppliers will perform the test for free (PartSource in Canada, for instance), and without obligation.
What else can I help you with?
Will a bad starter drain your battery in your suburban?
I have heard the alternator does it,cold drains the battery too,if it's not started for awhile can kill it.
What would cause a positive battery cable to burn up?
bad starter or bad connection to starter or bad ground on battery or starter
Clicking and will not start?
Could be the battery is drained or bad. Could be battery connections at battery and or starter are dirty and or loose. Could be starter solenoid is bad. Could be starter is bad.
What causes a 1993 buick lesabre not to start after replacing the starter?
My suggestion is to make sure that you have a good connection between your starter and your battery. Is the starter even functioning? If not, it is probably a bad starter, a bad battery, a bad fusible link for the starter, a blown fuse, or just a bad connection. My suggestion is to make sure that you have a good connection between your starter and your battery. Is the starter even functioning? If not, it is probably a bad starter, a bad battery, a bad fusible link for the starter, a blown fuse, or just a bad connection.
Why Ford truck does not start after turning off engine?
The starter could be bad. Or the battery. The starter could be bad. Or the battery.
Will vw cabrio jump start with a bad starter?
If the starter is bad no. Check battery, starter and solenoid to be sure which is bad.
What will would stop a car not start but makes a clicking sound at the starter motor?
dead battery bad starter solenoid bad starter loose or corroded battery or starter cables
Why Ignition clicks but wont start?
Could be,low battery, loose or dirty battery connections, starter is bad, starter solenoid is bad, neutral safety switch bad or out of adjustment, starter relay is bad,
Why would a 1999 Passport not start?
Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cables? Bad starter? Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral Switch?
1970 Chevrolet truck wont start replaced the starter?
Dead battery? Loose or dirty battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Neutral switch?
Is there a fuse for a 98 Dodge Caravan starter it will not start but the lights come on?
Check for: weak battery Loose or corroded battery cables Loose wire on starter Bad starter Bad starter solenoid Bad neutral safety switch
What is wrong when the starter wont click?
The battery is dead, the connection is bad, the terminals are corroded, the starter is bad, the solenoid is bad.
