Does starter motor kill the battery?
The starter will draw a charge from the battery. The vehicle may still start; however, it will continue to draw too much power and will drain the battery.
How long do engine starters last?
How long does the starter motor last? On average, a starter motor lasts for 100,000-150,000 miles. In many cars, the starter motor lasts for the lifetime of the vehicle; however in some cars, it can fail prematurely.
Can a bad battery damage a starter motor?
Starters Can Fail Due To Low Battery voltage Welded contacts can cause the starter to stay engaged with the engines ring-gear and should the engine actually start the high revolutions will cause the starter to blow apart inside.
How old is the starter in a car?
Bench testing a starter is of little value. Will show if it is dead but won’t show it is good enough to start your car. Even bad starters spin good at no load. Good point. How old is the battery? Anymore than about 3 years old its time to replace it.
Can a bad starter kill a good battery?
If the chassis to ground strap is clean, battery cables are free of bulging from corrosion….then you may have to face the music and replace your starter…a bad starter and kill a good battery…. Major Maintenance? It was replaced in about 1996 at about 210k km. Probably done same mileage since then.
Can a car not start but the battery is good?
If you see the lights working and the radio functioning and thought that battery is good, this is not the right conclusion.
Is the starter good at the auto parts house?
Starter tested good at the auto parts house. Replaced starter and all has been well since, great cranking. – load test battery, you could have a marginally bad cell. Not bad enough to prevent normal operation or even glowing but when hit with the massive current from the starter it breaks down.