easiest wat to check a starter is to turn on ignition.then with a screw driver cross the positive lead to starter wire on the starter motor
if the starter is good this will turn over the engine
if starter is bad it will not
if this does tuen over engine , you can then check solenoid and other ignition parts
We need more info. Need to know the symptoms. Need to know what it does and does not do.
Need to know why you think the starter needs to be shimed.
if i turn the key and all i hear is click- click- click real fast, is that mean i need a new starter?
Generally, you need a new one when the old one doesn't work properly. Oftentimes, a starter current draw test can be used to check for a bad starter.
Need to know the make, model and engine info.
Need to know what size engine you have in order to answer your starter problem. 1993 Nissan pickup with v-6
I need to replace the starter in a 2003 Tundra, but where is it the starter? I need to replace the starter in a 2003 Tundra, but where is it the starter?
When the starter motor refuses to turn over or grinds and clicks when turning then you need a new motor or recondition the old one.
Bad starter is easy: when you turn the car on provided your battery is good, you will hear a click in the engine compartment, but the car will not start.
I need to know how to change a starter on a 93 Chevy z71 Unhook battery cables from battery, take the ground wire off starter, take power wire off starter, take the 2 bolts out of starter and should come right out
Need to know make and model of truck and engine in order to answer this question.
Need to know what engine you have, the 2.5, 2.8 or the 4.3.