Failing truck starters can completely prevent truck engines from starting, preventing you from getting anywhere in your truck. Recognizing the warning signs of failing starters can let you know when to reach out to us here at Longview Alternator & Starter Co. about getting a new one. Below are three of the top indicators of failing truck starters.
- Clicking noise. Lots of mechanical and electrical systems make strange noises when there’s something wrong. For a truck starter problem, this strange noise is typically a clicking sound. You may also hear a whirring noise, but clicking is the most common sound to encounter. However, it’s also possible that your starter won’t make a noise before it’s completely unusable, so you’ll want to recognize other warning signs as well.
- Oil presence. Truck starters last a long time, but there are certain issues that can damage them and shorten their lifespan significantly. One of these is the presence of oil. If an oil leak in your engine has led to oil seeping onto your starter, the starter will more than likely need to be replaced.
- Dead engine. Perhaps the most obvious sign of a failing starter is a dead engine when you try to turn your truck on. However, because there are other potential culprits behind a dead engine, you’ll want to check a few things before concluding that the starter is the issue. Try turning on your truck’s lights. If they turn on but the engine won’t, you’re likely dealing with a starter problem.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call today if your truck needs a new starter.