Car Repair 101: How Well Do You Know the Fixes Your Car Needs?
Which component is used to initiate the engine by turning the flywheel?
Correct Incorrect The starter motor is an electric motor that engages the engine’s flywheel to initiate the internal combustion process. When you turn the ignition key or press the start button, the starter motor draws power from the battery to rotate the flywheel, which cranks the engine. Without the starter motor, you'd need to manually crank the engine, as was done in the early days of automobiles.