How Do You Know If Your Starter Motor Is Broken. The most common symptom of a bad failing starter is that you turn the key and you see no reaction. The presence of smoke.
And your starter is probably not. Learn how to diagnose and replace a starter in your car or truck. In some occasions a damaged relay can cause the starter to make a clicking sound when you turn the key.
It gets the engine of your car running.
If there is insufficient power your starter will fail. Remember that there are times when you will feel the starter freewheeling when you turn the key but the engine will crank and start if you turn the key again. Signs the Starter has Failed. A bad starter may also continue clicking after the engine turns on too.
