Starter malfunctions (Mondeo 3)

Cause	Elimination
A. The starter turns with difficulty or does not work at all.
The indicator light is dim or goes out: a) The battery is discharged. b) The wire connections are loose or oxidized. c) The starter has a ground connection. The indicator light is bright, push in the direction of the starter - briefly tap the electromagnetic switch. If the starter still does not turn: a) The carbon brushes or their contacts in the starter are free. b) The contacts in the electromagnetic switch are melted (stuck together). c) The starter winding is damaged. The indicator light is bright and there is no starter noise. a) Terminal 1 in the electromagnetic switch is free. b) Break in the wire to terminal 1 from the ignition switch to the electromagnetic switch.	1a. Start the engine with the starter wire to the auxiliary battery, move or tow the vehicle. 1b. Secure the wire, clean the contacts, check the V-ribbed belt. 1c. Repair the starter or replace it. 2a. Repair the starter. 2b. Repair or replace the starter. 2c. Replace the electromagnetic switch, or repair the starter or replace it. 3a. Check the contacts. 3b. Secure the terminal. 3s. Check the wire with a test lamp for current flow, check the terminal for tightness of fit.
B. The starter works, but the engine is silent.
The gear is dirty or worn. The return mechanism is jammed. The gear wheel on the engine flywheel is damaged.	Clean or replace the gear. Repair the starter. Set the transmission to 1st gear and move the car a little. Start it again. Defective parts should be replaced.
Q. The electromagnetic switch switches on and off rhythmically, the starter does not work.
The battery is very discharged, the starting voltage is weak.	Charge the battery.
G. The starter continues to operate even though the ignition key is not in the start position.
The electromagnetic switch is hanging or the contacts are stuck together. The ignition/starter switch is defective.	Turn off the ignition, or at least disconnect the battery. Replace the electromagnetic switch, perhaps the starter needs to be replaced. Replace the switch.
D. The gear does not disengage after the engine is started.
The return spring of the return mechanism is defective, the drive of the forced single-stage engagement and self-disengagement of the gear is worn out.	Turn off the ignition, check the starter on a test bench, replace defective parts, replace the starter if necessary.

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