How to Diagnose and Replace a Starter

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:
Multimeter:
Battery Load Tester:
Battery Charger:
Extendable Ratchet:
Universal Joint Adapter:
Thread Locker:
Silicone Paste:

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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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!

4 Comments

  1. I hear the clicking when I’m turning the key and my pops is tapping the starter and it turns the truck on. My battery read 12 volts.

  2. I’ve heard the memes of people being dumb in their cars, breaking something, then followed by your intro but now that I’ve watched one of your videos I understand why they choose you for their information. I had a feeling it was my starter cause mine did everything you’re did even though mines a Pontiac g6 and yours is a Mazda b2000/ford ranger. Glad to know there are some people out there who actually thoroughly explain what you do and how you do it

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