The Kia Spectra has three engine options–the 1.6-liter four-cylinder, the 1.8-liter four-cylinder and the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. Although the location of the starter is underneath the Spectra below the intake manifold on the bell housing of the transmission, the procedure to remove the starter varies per engine type. Things You’ll Need Car lift Safety glasses […]

The starter solenoid, mounted on the starter, is in charge of energizing the Suburban’s motor. However, a worn out pinion gear and other motor internal components will fail to crank up the engine. In this case, you will need to replace the starter with a rebuilt or new unit. You can find a replacement starter […]

The electric starter motor on your Nissan 240SX is equipped with a front gear that turns the engine to help it start. However, the starter can wear down after so many starts and lose the power to crank the engine. You can find a replacement starter motor for your particular model in most auto parts […]

Remote starters have become a popular option on many cars. The feature is an aftermarket option at many dealerships, and can be installed at many repair and installation shops. Remote starters allow you to start you car up to 10 minutes before driving the vehicle, allowing you to defrost windows, cool down the car or […]

There are four different motors in the newer Chevrolet Monte Carlos, but replacing the starter is pretty much the same procedure. Even the locations of the starters are very similar. Since replacement starters are very costly, you can save money on labor costs charged by local repair stations and install the starter yourself. Things You’ll […]

The ignition lock cylinder is the device you turn the ignition key in. If you change an ignition cylinder, you will be changing the ignition key as well because every cylinder requires its own key. A replacement cylinder for a specific model, such as a Ford Focus, will include a key that will work with […]

The starter on your Nissan Pathfinder uses a geardrive to crank the engine and help it start. Most often, internal parts like the geardrive, brushes and mechanical connectors wear out, making it difficult or impossible for the starter to turn and help fire up the engine. In this situation, you need to replace the motor […]

The starter in your Ford F150 is a small but powerful motor with a solenoid connected to both the battery and engine that turns the engine over. A bad starter won’t allow the engine to turn over when you turn the key. If you hear no cranking sound when turning the key and know that […]

If you have some electrical and mechanical skills and some tools around the house, you can save money by installing your Nissan Sentra’s starter on your own. The location of the starter will vary depending on the year and motor. You may have to raise the front end of the Sentra up and crawl underneath, […]

Available as an after-market option on newer automobiles of various makes and models, keyless remotes allow entry, starting, locking and unlocking of your car without a key. Sometimes sold synced and programmed with a car from a manufacturer, keyless remotes can also be bought individually after the purchase and programmed at home through a few […]

You may be having problems getting your Hyundai Sonata to start. While there are a number of parts that lead to this problem, it’s likely you need to replace the starter. A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition […]

If you’ve had to knock on the starter with a hammer on your Dodge Dakota to get it to turn the engine over, then it’s been telling you to replace it. In some cases, the starter will hit a flat spot and remain there no matter what you try to do. Replacing it can be […]

A starter cranks the engine, drawing air and fuel into the cylinders of your Dodge Intrepid and compressing them so they will ignite. It also gets the ignition and crankshaft into place so the spark plugs will fire and the fuel injectors will operate. Therefore, a failing starter will prevent the engine from starting. Follow […]

A bad starter will not turn, or have too little power to actually start the engine. Replacing the starter in a 2001 Chrysler Sebring is a simple process–the starter can be reached from above, unlike in many cars, including older models of the Sebring. A replacement starter can be purchased or ordered from most auto-parts […]