If the starter is faulty, replace it with a new one. Before buying a new starter, check at a service station whether it can be used.
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Cause
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A. When turning the ignition key to the start position, the starter rotates slowly or does not rotate at all or only rotates a little
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The indicator light is dim or goes out:
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a)
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the battery is discharged
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Towing or connecting the starter to an external battery
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b)
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no wire connection or corroded contacts
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Check the connections
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c)
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the starter has no contact with the ground
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Replace starter
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2.
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The control lamp is brightly lit, and clicking sounds can be heard from the starter:
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a)
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carbon brushes are worn out or there is no connection between them and the starter
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Check the carbon brushes
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b)
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contacts in an electromagnetic switch
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Replace the electromagnetic switch
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c)
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defective starter winding
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Replace starter
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d)
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the control lamp is on, there is no noise in the starter
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Check the wires
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B. The starter works, but the engine does not turn over
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The electromagnetic switch is faulty
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Replace
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2.
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The retractor is jammed
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Check the starter
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3.
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The gear engagement or engine flywheel is damaged
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Move the car a little with the gear set, repeat the starting process. Otherwise, the defect is in the starter
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C. The starter continues to operate while the ignition key is released
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The electromagnetic switch is stuck in the on position
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Turn off ignition, replace electromagnetic switch
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2.
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The retractor is jammed
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Check the starter
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3.
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Starter/ignition switch is faulty
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Replace the switch
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D. After starting the engine, the gear does not work
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1.
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The return spring is weak or broken
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Turn off the ignition immediately, replace the starter
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2.
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Damage to the toothed rim
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Replace rim or flywheel
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[The text of the article was copied from the website: FORDBOOK.ru]