Automotive Starters Online

Your starter does one thing, and it does it quite well. Also known as a self-starter, starter motor, or cranking motor, it's responsible for putting the engine parts in motion by cranking the motor until it can proceed on its own power.

How Starters Work

Most modern SUVs, cars, trucks, and vans feature an electric starter, so you only need to turn the key in the ignition cylinder or press the "Start" button to begin the process. From there, a relay and dedicated starter motor team up to start the engine. They do that by connecting to a solenoid that draws electricity from the battery. The solenoid sends the electricity to the starter, causing the starter gear to push forward, connect to engine flywheel's gear teeth, and rotate the teeth. Some starters can even be activated when you press a specific sequence of buttons on the key fob, allowing you to kick things into gear and begin warming or cooling the passenger space as needed.

How to Recognize Starter Issues

Even the best starter can go bad eventually. Signs of trouble include:

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A new starter can cost more than $450 at retail, and that's for parts alone. Replacing it yourself saves you the labor costs. Buying your new starter from our online auto parts inventory saves you money as well, since we price our genuine parts at a discount of up to 30% off the MSRP. Plus, we only sell the authentic starter parts that your manufacturer designed specifically for your model, ensuring the guaranteed fit and performance that you want. Buy yours today and we'll ship your order right out!