It's good to know the symptoms of automotive starter trouble. While common bad battery signs can range from slow or labored cranking to a click or nothing at all, bad starter symptoms are a bit more predictable. You might have power inside the vehicle like the radio and dash lights but nothing happens when you try to start the vehicle, or you might hear a click or a grinding sound. While it's possible there could be an issue with the battery cable, most often the starter itself has failed. Stop by your local Advance with your starter, where a knowledgeable Team Member can perform a bench test for free and help you find the right replacement starter for your vehicle. Choose from brands like Carquest, ACDelco®, Bosch, and DENSO for an OEM-quality starter you can trust.
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You get behind the wheel, turn the key in the ignition and hear a dismal 'click...click' that means that your starter isn't going to turn the engine over. It could be the primary cable from the battery to the starter - but chances are it's the starter itself (especially if everything else checks out OK). We can bench-test a starter that you might have doubts about.