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How to Diagnose and Replace a Starter
ChannelChrisFixIn brief
ChrisFix walks through diagnosing why your car or truck won’t start—from battery checks to testing the starter—and then demonstrates how to safely remove, test, and replace a faulty starter with practical tips for a smoother job. Ideal for hands-on DIYers tackling basic automotive repairs.
Key steps
- Use a multimeter and battery load tester to check voltage and health of the battery
- Inspect fuses, starter relay, and neutral safety switch for faults
- Install the new starter using thread locker and silicone paste on bolts
Questions & answers
What tools are needed to replace a starter?
A multimeter, battery load tester, extendable ratchet, universal joint adapter, thread locker, and silicone paste are used in the video.
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Description from the creator
Learn how to diagnose and replace a starter in your car or truck. In this video I show you the common causes of a car that doesn't turn over, and then I show you how to replace the starter along with many tips and tricks to make the job go easier and better.
Starter I used:amzn.to/3wKpomm
Multimeter: amzn.to/2SDSUT1
Battery Load Tester: amzn.to/3TcfYb0
Battery Charger: amzn.to/2iiD9wN
Extendable Ratchet: amzn.to/3VbFGwQ
Universal Joint Adapter:amzn.to/3IwY65B
Thread Locker: amzn.to/3Vf3eDg
Silicone Paste: amzn.to/43ld6gI
0:00 Intro
0:30 Why wont my car start?
0:45 How to test your battery
2:39 Anti-theft immobilizer (theft light flashing)
3:44 Neutral safety switch
4:54 How to check fuses and starter relay
6:06 Start car by hitting starter with hammer
7:15 How to remove a starter
9:30 How to test a starter
10:07 How to install a new starter
12:15 Starting the truck
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Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by AutoZone and all opinions are mine. I commonly go to AutoZone for parts and products so this was a great fit!
Starter I used:amzn.to/3wKpomm
Multimeter: amzn.to/2SDSUT1
Battery Load Tester: amzn.to/3TcfYb0
Battery Charger: amzn.to/2iiD9wN
Extendable Ratchet: amzn.to/3VbFGwQ
Universal Joint Adapter:amzn.to/3IwY65B
Thread Locker: amzn.to/3Vf3eDg
Silicone Paste: amzn.to/43ld6gI
0:00 Intro
0:30 Why wont my car start?
0:45 How to test your battery
2:39 Anti-theft immobilizer (theft light flashing)
3:44 Neutral safety switch
4:54 How to check fuses and starter relay
6:06 Start car by hitting starter with hammer
7:15 How to remove a starter
9:30 How to test a starter
10:07 How to install a new starter
12:15 Starting the truck
→ Become a ChrisFix Subscriber: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintb…
→ Instagram: instagram.com/chrisfixit
→ Facebook: facebook.com/chrisfix8
→ Website: ChrisFixed.com
→ My Channel Home Page: youtube.com/ChrisFix
**If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Week**
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by AutoZone and all opinions are mine. I commonly go to AutoZone for parts and products so this was a great fit!
About this tutorial
ChrisFix published this 13:11 video tutorial on October 28, 2017. It has been watched 7,101,225 times on YouTube.
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- ChrisFix
- Category
- Autos & Vehicles
- Duration
- 13:11
- Published
- October 28, 2017
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- 7,101,225
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- 130,824
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- DEWie zu diagnostizieren und einen Starter ersetzen
- NLHoe te diagnosticeren en Vervang een Starter
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