When you go to start up your Lexus, you should hear the sound of your engine coming to life within seconds. If you don’t hear this sound, it makes your car not starting a major problem for any driver. Fortunately, your Lexus dealer in Englewood, NJ, can fix this problem for you. These are some of the reasons why your car may have a starting issue.
Driving in Englewood, NJ: Reasons for a Car Not Starting
Your Battery Is Worn Out
A car battery will work effectively for three to five years on average. This lifespan can be increased to six years with careful driving or lowered due to unfavorable driving conditions or environmental factors. The battery will never simply fail: it will always show signs that it’s weakening. These warning signs will help you plan for its replacement.
You can also get a heads-up on your battery’s health by visiting our service department. We’ll connect your battery to our battery tester and subject it to tests that will identify any signs of wear or damage. For the best result, it’s advisable to have your battery tested when it’s three years old and then retest it annually. If your battery has failed, we’ll replace it with a new one.
Your Alternator Is Failing
The alternator is a mini generator that produces electricity for your car. This electricity is used to power your car’s systems and devices and to recharge your battery. Alternators typically have a lifespan of eight years before they start to wear out. As an alternator ages, it gradually produces less electricity. This situation isn’t usually noticed when it begins, as an alternator generates more power than your car requires.
If your alternator is severely worn, it may not be fully recharging your battery. The battery provides the electrical power that starts your engine, and this power is replaced by the alternator as soon as your engine is running. If the battery isn’t completely recharged, it will gradually run down and won’t provide the power to start the engine. We’ll examine your alternator and replace it if it fails.
Damaged Starter Motor
The starter motor cranks your engine when it receives the electrical charge from the battery. When the engine cranks, the combustion process begins, and your engine will start. The starter is a robust component, and the most likely cause of its failure is a broken starter solenoid.
The solenoid receives the electrical charge. If the solenoid is damaged, the crank won’t be initiated. You can identify a failed starter by listening for a tiny click sound when you press the start button. If you don’t hear a click, the starter motor is the problem. Our technicians will check the starter and replace a failed solenoid or install a new starter motor if it’s worn out.
Is Your Vehicle Not Starting?
If you have difficulty starting your car, call us ASAP at DARCARS Lexus of Englewood, and we’ll fix the problem. We use OEM genuine parts to get the job done!
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