{"id":121744,"date":"2024-11-13T23:27:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T07:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=121744"},"modified":"2025-11-18T19:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T03:36:41","slug":"how-long-do-starters-last-in-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-do-starters-last-in-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Starters Last In a Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121744_70f518-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121744_70f518-6b inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-06db00  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-d8eb75\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121744_15525b-6b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car starters usually last between 80,000 and 100,000 starts or between 100,000 and 300,000 miles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of the most common causes of early starter failure include damaged conductor brushes, bad starter relays, and loose wiring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/starter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car starter\">car starter<\/a> is a small motor that cranks the dormant engine when you start your vehicle. It&rsquo;s an integral part of the starting system, but it also has a finite service life and will require replacement when it finally wears out. Knowing how long a starter lasts in a car can help you schedule preventive replacement to minimize the disruption to your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Do Starters Last In a Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most car starters can start the vehicle between 80,000 and 100,000 times. In terms of mileage, a typical car starter can last between 100,000 and 300,000 miles before you have to replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that these numbers are not set into stone. Car starters might develop issues or fail earlier than the expected number of starts or mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121744_21abe2-29 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121744_7237b0-8a inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            A vehicle that is driven a lot of highway miles in 10 years may go 300,000 miles without needing a starter. But a vehicle that is only driven 20,000 miles in 10 years, only 3 to 5 miles at a time, may need a starter before it reaches 25,000 miles. Miles don&rsquo;t wear a starter out; starts do, and every starter has only so many starts in it.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mobile-mechanics-average-cost-services-plus-tips-on-auto-repair\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2\"><style> .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2:active, .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u47b2f858437daa27e242670506b411f2:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Mobile Mechanics: Average Cost, Services, Plus Tips on Auto Repair<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, external factors can extend or shorten the car starter&rsquo;s service life. Important factors include the engine, your driving habits, and environmental conditions like weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you own an older vehicle with many miles on its odometer? It might need a replacement car starter soon. Older, high-mileage vehicles can strain the starter in many ways. For example, an older engine might require multiple attempts before it finally cranks. Using the starter more often will wear it out faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Car Starter To Go Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The car starting system is made up of several parts like the starter motor, relay, and solenoid switch. It needs all these parts to work together. If one part fails, the entire system will perform less effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most common reasons for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-starter-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad car starter\">bad car starter<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn Brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The car starter motor is a DC motor that has sintered metal brushes delivering voltage to a series of strips on a &ldquo;commutator,&rdquo; which is on the end of a large armature on a shaft that spins in bushings or bearings, one at each end.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each commutator strip has a companion strip on the opposite side and between the two companion strips is a copper winding that is wound through one part of the armature. The starter will typically have four brushes &ndash; two positive and two negative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when power and ground are delivered to the brushes, the battery voltage pushes current through those armature windings, creating a magnetic field within the armature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armature-commutator-diagram-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of an armature and commutator\" class=\"wp-image-124531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armature-commutator-diagram-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armature-commutator-diagram-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armature-commutator-diagram-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armature-commutator-diagram-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armature-commutator-diagram.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Around the outside of the armature, there are powerful permanent magnets arranged so their north and south poles are aligned in such a way that the powerful magnetism created in the armature spins it away from the matching magnetic poles in the permanent magnets. But this puts the next set of strips in contact with the brushes, and the next, and so on, which forces the starter motor to spin. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The metal-on-metal contact where the brushes slide on the commutator eventually wears out the brushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon deposits can also cause conductor brushes to stop working. Soot can enter the starter motor and accumulate on insulating surfaces, such as the space between the rotor and the stator. When the layer of soot gets too thick, it can jam the rotor, preventing the starter from operating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Starter Relay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The car <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/starter-relay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"starter relay\">starter relay<\/a> controls the starter&rsquo;s power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the relay closes the circuit, it allows electric current from the battery to flow into the starter, providing the motor with the power it needs to crank the engine. Conversely, the relay can turn the starter off by opening the circuit, cutting the power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/car-starter-relays-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"image of car starter relays\" class=\"wp-image-124532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/car-starter-relays-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/car-starter-relays-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/car-starter-relays-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/car-starter-relays-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/car-starter-relays.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On early model Fords, the starter relay was a very heavy contactor mounted on the fender that sent high current directly to the starter motor, which only had a single large wire connected to it. When the key is turned to the start position, power travels from the ignition switch through the neutral safety switch to the solenoid on the fender, and it snaps a large copper washer against the terminals that carry current to the starter (see photo). | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All starters have a contactor like the one described, but other manufacturers opted to make that heavy contactor part of the starter, i.e., the &ldquo;solenoid.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/integral-solenoids-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"ford integral solenoid image\" class=\"wp-image-124533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/integral-solenoids-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/integral-solenoids-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/integral-solenoids-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/integral-solenoids-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/integral-solenoids.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beginning in about 1992, Ford started using starters with integral solenoids (see photo), but kept the same type of starter relay on the fender or bulkhead with the exception that it would only send power to the solenoid on the starter. So on those Fords, you have a contactor triggering a contactor. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fender-mounted-starter-relay-1024x408.jpg\" alt=\"chrysler fender mounted starter relay\" class=\"wp-image-124534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fender-mounted-starter-relay-1024x408.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fender-mounted-starter-relay-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fender-mounted-starter-relay-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fender-mounted-starter-relay-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fender-mounted-starter-relay.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For a very long time, Chrysler had a fender mounted starter relay of their own type (see photo) and their own special type of reduction drive starter with a small high speed electric motor spinning a planetary gearset. It had its own unique sound. These starters were very tough. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starter relays are frequently regular ISO relays mounted in a relay box or fuse panel and they are either wired to receive a command from the ignition switch or the PCM to energize the starter or they are used to disable the starter if the neutral safety switch isn&rsquo;t in park or neutral. You need to know how your vehicle is wired, so look it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the car starter, the relay connects to the starter ring gear and the starter gear. The electric current can flow when the two gears align with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the starter relay can get damaged, causing the contacts to open and close continuously. If this happens, it can put the starter ring and starter gears out of alignment. Misaligned gears can interfere with the current flow, leading to issues like the starter still cranking after a successful start-up sequence or the engine failing to turn over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting your car when it has a bad relay can damage the starter. If you think the starter relay has gone bad, replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Starter relays are frequently regular ISO relays mounted in a relay box or fuse panel and they are either wired to receive a command from the ignition switch or the PCM to energize the starter or they are used to disable the starter if the neutral safety switch isn&rsquo;t in park or neutral. You need to know how your vehicle is wired, so look it up.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Starter Solenoid Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/starter-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"solenoid switch\">solenoid switch<\/a> turns on the starter motor at the beginning of the ignition process. Upon receiving the correct signal, the solenoid draws current from the battery and closes the switch. The electrical power spins the starter motor and cranks the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bad solenoid switch can make the starter motor issue clicking sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loose Wiring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical wires carry electricity from the battery to the car starter. Without a steady supply of sufficient power, the starter motor won&rsquo;t crank the engine properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A loose wire can cause fluctuations in the car starter&rsquo;s electrical supply, leading to unreliable performance. In the worst-case scenario, the bad wire can cut off power to the starter, preventing it from cranking the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dirty or Corroded Starter Connectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The car starter has connectors that serve as attachment points for the wires leading to the electrical wiring. Exposure to air or water can corrode the metal parts, forming rust. Dirt and dust can also accumulate on the connectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corroded and dirty starter connectors increase the electrical resistance between circuits. They can impede the electric current&rsquo;s passage through the connectors. If insufficient current flows through the connectors and into the car starter, the starter might have trouble cranking the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/prmapstr288_8\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best Starter Brands to Crank Your Engine<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">Check out the top aftermarket starter manufacturers today, and learn tips for choosing the right replacement for your vehicle.\n<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-starter-brands-to-crank-your-engine-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damaged or Worn-Out Starting System Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other starting system parts include the starter-to-battery cable and the starter relay. These parts are responsible for transporting and distributing electrical power through the system, but they can also wear out and become less effective. If this happens it can reduce the car starter&rsquo;s service life by forcing the starter to work harder or erratically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil or Coolant Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In older vehicles, the engine might leak oil from damaged or worn-out seals. If the oil reaches the car starter, it can damage the part. You will have to replace the ruined starter and fix the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-find-an-oil-leak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oil leak\">oil leak<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how long the car starter will last is useful if you want to minimize the time your vehicle spends in maintenance and repair.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The car starter is a small motor that cranks the dormant engine when you start your vehicle. 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