The starter turns too slowly and does not crank the engine or does not turn when the ignition is turned on. The signal lamp lights up weakly or goes out.
Low battery
- Charge your battery
Broken wire or insufficient current conduction due to weak or oxidized contacts
- Check contacts and repair wire connections
Starter closes to «mass» (-)
- Repair starter.
The signal light is on brightly. Starter clicks when starting
Carbon brushes do not adhere to the commutator
- Check carbon brushes and terminals, clean or replace. Check the carbon brush guides
The contacts of the traction relay are weakened.
- Replace traction relay
Broken starter winding.
- Replace starter
The signal light is on, but the starter does not work, clicks are also not heard
- Check connecting wires
Starter engages and turns but engine does not turn
Faulty traction relay
- Replace traction relay
Clutch Lever Stuck
- Repair starter
Damaged gear or flywheel ring gear
- Engage gear and push the car to make it go some distance. Restart the engine. If the position does not change, then the starter is defective.
The starter continues to rotate even after the ignition key is released
Traction relay stuck, won't turn off
- Switch off the ignition immediately. Replace traction relay
Clutch Lever Stuck
- Repair starter
Defective ignition switch and starter
- Replace ignition and starter switch.
Gear does not disengage from flywheel
Weak or broken clutch springs
- Switch off the ignition immediately. Repair starter
Damaged flywheel ring gear
- Replace starter or flywheel