Glossary “starter safety switch” Definition:
Electrical switch that prevents the starting of a vehicle with an A/T while in gear.

Glossary “starter solenoid” Definition:
A magnetic switch, energize by the ignition switch, that shifts the starter-drive pinion gear into the flywheel ring gear, then closes the electric circuit to the starter motor.

Glossary “starter motor” Definition:
Small electric motor used to turn the engine for starting.

Glossary “starter motor drive” Definition:
Term used for starter drive.

Glossary “starter relay” Definition:
A magnetic switch, generally operated by the ignition switch, that uses low current to close a circuit to control the flow of very high current to the starter.

Glossary “starter ring gear” Definition:
Large diameter starter driven gear, attached over the torque converter, flywheel or flex-drive plate.

Glossary “starter drive” Definition:
Part of the starter motor that engages the armature shaft mounted pinion gear to the engine flywheel ring gear.

Glossary “starter circuit” Definition:
Electrical system that carries the low and high current power to the starter components required to start the vehicle.

Glossary “starter clutch” Definition:
Overrunning clutch assembly used to prevent starter damage when the flywheel begins to turn faster than the pinion gear.