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2026. 6. 30. 작업

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Can a defective starter stop my car?

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Is it pausible that a defective starter stopped my car? For most modern day vehicles, no. There are two reasons I state this. First, since the starter started the engine and it was running just fine, I'm going to have to assume it did its job, then retracted as it was supposed to. Even if it hadn't of retracted, the starter has a one way clutch on it, which, in the case of it remaining engaged to the starter ring gear, will allow the starter gear to over run the starter motor. This would not allow the starter to stop the engine if it were to stay engaged. I agree with @Weather Vane's idea of driving it to your mechanic and have him look it over. It could very well be the starter is bad. However, I'd be looking for a second (read: trusted) opinion on the matter. Also, I don't know the exact situation ... it could very well be the mechanic you'd be picking the car up from might charge a diagnostic fee for just raising the hood. Don't be surprised if they do.