Defective starter motor

A defective starter motor will be unable to turn the crankshaft and start the engine.

Table of Contents

• 1. Symptoms
  • 1.1 Engine Won't Start

Symptoms

Engine Won't Start

The engine cannot start if the starter motor is defective. If, when the key is turned, the engine does not make a sound, this may be the problem.

A dead battery may also cause this. If the car can be jump started, the starter motor may be fine and the problem may lay with the battery.