Car owners often complain that the starter turns, but does not start, or the starter turns poorly or does not turn at all, and which is worse is even impossible to find out. This situation is especially common in winter, when m
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How to start a car without a starter
Perhaps every car enthusiast has encountered a situation when his car did not want to start due to a broken starter. and as a rule, according to the law of “meanness,” this breakdown occurs just at the most inopportune moment, when you urgently need to go somewhere. In this case
Replacing the alternator belt tensioner pulley
To feel much more confident behind the wheel, you need not only to have an idea of the structure of the car, but also to be able, if necessary, to perform certain manipulations with its components, for example, change a tire, and so on. Replacing p
Changing the alternator belt tensioner pulley on a Hyundai Solaris
It is not for nothing that the alternator drive belt on the Hyundai Solaris is scientifically called the auxiliary equipment drive belt. In addition to the generator itself, it drives several other units, so its condition must be treated with special attention.
How to change the alternator belt tensioner roller yourself
The generator device is one of the main components in the power supply system of the electrical equipment of the vehicle. In order for the node to always operate in normal mode, all its elements must be in working condition. Read more about what
Battery: how to increase service life
Sooner or later, every vehicle owner thinks about how to extend the life of the battery. and all auxiliary devices of the car, thereby ensuring a comfortable ride. This means that a situation may happen to you in which you...
How to charge a maintenance-free car battery and is it possible to do it?
Recently, more and more cars are initially equipped with maintenance-free batteries. Modern manufacturers have empirically come to the unanimous opinion that the modern car enthusiast should attach minimal importance and spend less time, hall
Symptoms and characteristics
Early or late ignition. What's better? Optimal is best. But the first two cases can bring the car owner a lot of headaches and wasted nerves, because identifying the problem is not so easy. Everything has its own nuances that need to be
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Fuse repair
Primary interest in the topic arose due to the lack of commercially available 200 mA fuses, the same ones used by the manufacturer in the Mastesn multimeter. I tried to set it to 160 mA, but nothing good came of this idea - they “burn” almost after
Connecting a towbar to the car’s electronics with your own hands • Auto electrician himself
Many motorists know for certain that a towbar can make life much easier if there is a need to transport their own cargo. Hiring a cargo taxi is usually not justified, which is why installing a towbar can be a great solution.
The starter does not turn - the car does not start
A starter is an electro-mechanical unit that is involved in igniting a car. If it fails, you simply will not be able to start the engine. In this situation, repairs are necessary, but first the cause of the breakdown must be determined.Basic
How to close the starter with a screwdriver?
Car enthusiasts often wonder: how to close the starter with a screwdriver to start the engine? And it occurs when the motor refuses to start due to the fact that the starter contacts are covered with an oxide film (strong dielectric), preventing
The starter clicks, but the engine does not turn over
And then starting the engine. During engagement with the flywheel (braking torque), the car starter takes on an electric current of about 350 A. This device is designed for short-term operation; prolonged rotation of the starter significantly reduces
The solenoid relay clicks, but the starter does not work: let’s figure out the problem
The starter is one of the mechanisms of the engine ignition system, without which it will be impossible to start it. Like any other device, this unit has characteristic malfunctions that many motorists encounter. What to do if the starter is not
Service life of a maintenance-free car battery
All battery-type power sources are divided into groups: serviceable elements, products subject to minimal maintenance, and maintenance-free products. A significant part of modern modes of transport are equipped with maintenance-free devices
How does electric power steering work in a car?
How does a car's electric power steering work? The principle of operation of the electric booster is an electric drive, which provides additional force when turning the steering wheel. With the help of this structural element, you do not have to turn the steering wheel