Headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, The Baldor Electric Company maintains 26 manufacturing plants in five countries that produce industrial electric motors, mechanical transmissions, drives and generators. Baldor electric motors are designed for industrial applications and are divided into two categories: alternating and direct current, or AC and DC. Identification of Baldor motors, which also includes […]

When the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu doesn’t start, generally speaking it means something’s amiss with the car’s electrical or mechanical systems. Some diagnostic work may help discover the problem. Promoted by Things You’ll Need Tire chocks Wire brush New battery Voltage meter Spark plugs 5W-30 oil Unleaded gas Make sure the Malibu’s parked on a flat […]

The starter is one of the most highly used parts on a vehicle. The starter is an electric motor that essentially is the heart of your car. It performs the first action that sets every other action in your car in motion. The starter is a heavy current carrying device, and the motor endures a […]

Replacing the starter on the Hyundai XG350 is much the same as any other automobile. When you go to start the car and you hear a rapid clicking sound, or possibly even nothing at all happens, you most likely need to replace the starter. It is not a difficult project. Someone with no experience working […]

A car starter has the sole purpose of automatically starting the ignition when you press a button on your remote control — no key needs to be turned in the ignition switch of the car. You may need to remove your starter for repair, or simply wish to disable the system. Either way, you can […]

Problems starting a 2002 Chrysler vehicle usually stem from the starter, battery or alternator. In some cases, however, the culprit is instead the ignition switch. Not designed for easy replacement, it is necessary to remove a large portion of the steering column to properly access it. New switches are available from larger auto parts stores […]

The ignition switch is a small but essential component on your 1987 Ford Ranger. It allows you to start the vehicle using your key. Once inserted into the ignition cylinder, the key can be turned to five positions: Lock, Off, Run, Start and Accessory. When you turn the key to the “Start” position, power is […]

It’s a cold day and it’s time to leave the warmth and comfort of home to head out to your vehicle. Unfortunately, your vehicle has been sitting out in the cold garage or driveway. Thankfully, there’s nothing like picking up your remote starter and warming up your vehicle before you’ve even exited the house. However, […]

A slipping starter solenoid — or a solenoid that fails to engage the flywheel on your SL1’s engine — typically can be traced to damage to the starter pinion gear. The solenoid receives the necessary power to operate the starter, and if the solenoid’s wiring is loose or corroded, it will only receive a short […]

Many vehicle manufacturers hope to prevent theft by installing car radio alarms, sometimes known as PassLocks or Theftlocks. The lock is programmed either through the cars ignition, actual radio or electrical wiring or fuses. Depending on your car’s specifications, there are a couple of different ways to take off the alarm if it is causing […]

All cars rely on a lock cylinder that works with the ignition switch to fire the engine. If there is any problem with the cylinder itself, you need to replace the cylinder to repair the ignition system. The removal and installation process of a Corolla’s ignition cylinder can vary; some models have added features like […]

Your vehicle’s starter motor is usually a part that only needs to be replaced once in the vehicle’s lifetime, if ever, as they are an exceptionally reliable part. Therefore, the location of the starter is typically not something that most car owners know off the top of their head, and can require some hunting around […]

On occasion, the starter in a Toyota Tundra will fail and require a rebuild or replacement. The starter on the Tundra is well-hidden under the hood, inconveniently placed under the intake manifold. Removing the starter should be done with care, as you don’t want to lose track of what wires are connected to the starter […]

The starter solenoid is an electric or electromagnetic switch that directs the starter motor and is usually mounted directly to it. It serves a distinct, albeit related, function from the starter motor. Promoted by Starter Motor The starter is an electric motor that, with the aid of the battery and the starter solenoid, turns the […]