Febi discusses five common problems with starter motors and alternators and how to proceed with each issue. Starter issues Problem #1: The starter does not rotate the crankshaft Cause The battery is nearly discharged Blown fuse Electromagnetic starter motor relay contact switch malfunction Starter motor malfunction Mechanical problem in the engine Solution The battery condition ...

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As big suppliers focus on fast-moving, high volume replacement parts, the need for older or more obscure parts persists. Autoelectro argues that remanufacturing is keeping those high margin jobs viable for garages. While the average age of a car in the UK continues to grow, recent figures say the new car part of the sector ...

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