Why are Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan reporting busted o r failed starter motors, especially in moderately used vehicles?

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Why are Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan reporting busted o r failed starter motors, especially in moderately used vehicles?

Many users claim that the self-starter stops working unexpectedly. Is this due to weak build quality o r repeated start-stop usage in traffic?

Zarnish asked on 25 Jun 2025 17:04:07 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 25 Jun 2025 17:07:41 pm

Starter motor failures are being reported as early as 20,000–40,000 km. Causes include:

Frequent start-stop cycles in city traffic e.g., Karachi, Lahore.

Possibly below-par OEM starter motor quality.

Extended cranking due to poor fuel o r ignition system delays.

Electrical surges from weak battery o r alternator faults.

➡️ Repeated usage and urban driving stress appear to accelerate wear.