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What Is Cranking Motor

A car starter, also known as a starter motor or cranking motor, is an electric motor that is used to start an internal combustion engine. It is typically located on the engine block and is connected to the flywheel or flex plate through a starter solenoid and a starter gear.

When you turn the key in the ignition, the starter solenoid sends an electric current to the starter motor, which then turns the engine over by spinning the flywheel or flexplate. This initiates the combustion process and starts the engine.

Without a properly functioning starter motor, a car’s engine cannot start and the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power. Common problems with starters include worn out brushes, solenoid failure, and a faulty ignition switch.

Why The Cranking Motor is Really Important

Without a cranking motor, it would be impossible to start an engine as it provides the necessary power to turn the engine over until it fires up. In other words, the cranking motor is what provides the initial power to the engine to start the combustion process.

The cranking motor is particularly important in cold weather conditions, where the engine is more difficult to start due to the increased viscosity of the oil and other fluids. In these conditions, the cranking motor needs to be powerful enough to turn the engine over quickly to overcome this increased resistance.