OEM or Aftermarket Starter?
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OEM or Aftermarket Starter?
a few weeks ago i noticed when starting my car on cold mornings, there was about a half-second hesitation in starting (the starter cranking). now, it's gotten to the point where I turn the key on cold mornings, nothing happens until I turn it a second or third time.
a search seems to point to the starter is going out. the install seems pretty straightforward. i just need to figure out where to buy the starter from.
is there a notable difference between oem and aftermarket starters? the price seems to be twice as much at the dealer so i was wondering if anyone has any experience with an aftermarket one.
a search seems to point to the starter is going out. the install seems pretty straightforward. i just need to figure out where to buy the starter from.
is there a notable difference between oem and aftermarket starters? the price seems to be twice as much at the dealer so i was wondering if anyone has any experience with an aftermarket one.
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i would say get one from an autozone or an oreillys auto parts. comes with a lifetime warranty so you pretty much dont have to buy one again, just the problem of actually doing the labor. i think if you were to buy one at the dealer, i dont think it comes with a warranty, maybe a 1 year at most. quality-wise, i myself havent noticed any difference, but then again, i havent really dealt with a starter for a subaru yet, only hondas
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i don't think it's the battery. i switched my battery out about two years ago (autozone duralast) and the signs when it was going out were different. there would be a "slow turn" of the starter motor when the key was engaged and then it would start.
this time around i turn the key and nothing happens, then i turn it a second or third time and it starts right up w/ no lag from the starter motor. if it is battery related, i suppose it could be a loose connection. i will double check those and maybe get the battery tested for good measure.
this time around i turn the key and nothing happens, then i turn it a second or third time and it starts right up w/ no lag from the starter motor. if it is battery related, i suppose it could be a loose connection. i will double check those and maybe get the battery tested for good measure.
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i don't think it's the battery. i switched my battery out about two years ago (autozone duralast) and the signs when it was going out were different. there would be a "slow turn" of the starter motor when the key was engaged and then it would start.
this time around i turn the key and nothing happens, then i turn it a second or third time and it starts right up w/ no lag from the starter motor. if it is battery related, i suppose it could be a loose connection. i will double check those and maybe get the battery tested for good measure.
this time around i turn the key and nothing happens, then i turn it a second or third time and it starts right up w/ no lag from the starter motor. if it is battery related, i suppose it could be a loose connection. i will double check those and maybe get the battery tested for good measure.
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i don't think it's the battery. i switched my battery out about two years ago (autozone duralast) and the signs when it was going out were different. there would be a "slow turn" of the starter motor when the key was engaged and then it would start.
this time around i turn the key and nothing happens, then i turn it a second or third time and it starts right up w/ no lag from the starter motor. if it is battery related, i suppose it could be a loose connection. i will double check those and maybe get the battery tested for good measure.
this time around i turn the key and nothing happens, then i turn it a second or third time and it starts right up w/ no lag from the starter motor. if it is battery related, i suppose it could be a loose connection. i will double check those and maybe get the battery tested for good measure.
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I would also check the battery's ground cable, and the connections from the battery to the starter.
I've seen a lot of loose terminals that were misdiagnosed as bad starters
I've seen a lot of loose terminals that were misdiagnosed as bad starters
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