Starter Service Near Pacific Grove, CA

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Starter Service at Premier Hyundai of Seaside

If you have been driving for a while, you have probably experienced the frustration of a car that will not start. There are many reasons why a car may not start, it can be caused by the battery, alternator, starter, or related to something else entirely. There are ways to avoid this problem, including regular maintenance for all the parts that make up your vehicle’s ignition system.

If you live in or around Pacific Grove, Watsonville, or Gilroy, you can get quality starter service at Premier Hyundai of Seaside. Keeping your vehicle maintained is one of the best ways to ensure that you get the most out of your automotive investment because regular maintenance can extend the life of your vehicle, so you get your money’s worth from your car, truck, SUV, or minivan.

What Does the Starter Do?

The starter is a small motor within your engine that is powered by your battery. Its function is to get your engine fired up so you can get where you need to go. Between the battery and the starter motor is a starter relay that is responsible for transmitting power to the engine. If a problem develops within the starter relay your vehicle cannot start.

Common Starter Problems

  • What is that sound? This is probably the most common symptom of starter problems, a clicking sound when you try to turn the engine over. A starter can end without a sound, but you might also hear a whirring or grinding sound.
  • Lights but nothing more: If you turn the key or press the starter and your dash lights come on but that’s it, that can also indicate trouble with your starter.
  • No Cranking: If you attempt a jumpstart or a charger start and your engine fails to rev up, call roadside assistance and have your vehicle towed into Premiere Hyundai of Seaside. It will take a certified technician to diagnose the problem and get you back on the road.
  • Smoke issuing from your vehicle: If there is smoke coming from your vehicle, this can also be a starter issue. Your vehicle has an electrical system built into it, and that powers all the electrical functions in your vehicle. With an electrical system, that means that fuses and relays can blow, and that it can short circuit.
  • Oil covering the starter: You can usually find the starter on the passenger side of the engine right below the exhaust manifold if your vehicle is a rear wheel drive. In front-wheel drive, you can look for it on the driver’s side above the transmission or below the manifold. If you open the hood and inspect the engine compartment and discover oil on the starter, that can mean your issue is not the starter, but rather an oil leak. This will need correction right away before you can get back on the road.

If you believe that your vehicle is having starter problems, contact us at Premier Hyundai of Seaside and set up an appointment with our service center, or schedule service yourself online. Let us help you stay safely on the road with all your maintenance needs.