What is the starter motor in a car?
When you turn on the ignition in your car, the starter motor is the electric motor that turns your engine on. Without it, your car wouldn’t start.
What are the indications of a bad car starter motor?
There are a few signs that can help tell you your car starter motor needs replacing. These include: A grinding noise, issues starting the car, smoke coming from the car, and the starter motor staying on after the engine has started.
How does a starter motor work?
The starter motor consists of two components, electrical contactor and overload relay. These elements work together to control and protect the motor. The electrical contactor is responsible for starting and stopping the power supply to the motor whilst the overload relay monitors the electric current to stop any electrical overloading.
How much does a starter motor cost?
Take a look at the products on our page to find out how much a Lexus or Toyota starter motor costs or give us a call on 0800 0985995 to speak to a member of our parts team for more information.
What is the life expectancy of a starter motor?
Depending on the car model, most starter motors can last up to 100,000 – 150,000 miles unless there are any issues or a faulty system.
