Posted on 11/30/2022
Is your car engine cranking over and over again without a successful start? By the time the car actually starts (if you’re lucky), you’re probably already late for work or school. Many drivers experience this problem at least once in their lives, but what could it be? Most issues relating to slow car starts are related to the starting system. Read on to learn more about the starter and the list of reasons behind your slow engine starts. How the Starting System and Ignition System Works When you turn your car key in the ignition or press the push-to-start button, you trigger a battery-powered electric motor. The motor starts the engine’s rotation, which combines and retrieves a balanced mix of air and fuel. Once that reaches the engine, the ignition system provides a spark provided by spark plugs (of course). Once the fuel and air are ignited, the process is started. All in all, the starter system comprises many parts that need to work for the entire process ... read more