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engine starter, commonly known as a starter motor, is a crucial component in the starting system of an internal combustion engine. Its primary function is to crank the engine and initiate the combustion process, allowing the engine to start running. Here are key points about engine starters:

Function: The starter motor converts electrical energy from the vehicle's battery into mechanical energy. It engages with the engine's flywheel or flexplate, turning it and cranking the engine.

Location: The starter motor is typically located near the transmission bell housing or the flywheel/flexplate on the engine.

Starter Solenoid: Many starters include a solenoid, a device that engages the starter motor with the engine's flywheel or flexplate when the ignition key is turned to the "start" position. The solenoid also helps transmit high current from the battery to the starter motor.

Electrical Connections: The starter is connected to the vehicle's electrical system, receiving power from the battery and controlled by the ignition switch.

Starter Drive (Bendix): The starter drive, also known as the Bendix drive, is a gear mechanism that engages the starter motor with the engine's flywheel when starting and disengages when the engine is running.

Type of Starters:

Conventional Starters: Traditional starters with a direct mechanical connection between the starter motor and the engine's flywheel.
Gear-Reduction Starters: Compact and lighter starters that use a gear reduction mechanism to increase torque.