A lot of engines do have problems starting in the morning, as the cold might prevent proper ignition. It is recommended to get starters listed on this list as they are, with the exception of some, immune to this problem.
What to do about a faulty Starter
Most times, salvaging a faulty starter is possible. To tell if your starter is dead or plain weak, it is recommended to bench test it.
Here’s a quick guide on bench testing.
Get a battery and keep the starter in a vice to hold it securely. Then connect the blue wire of the battery to the engines’ battery starter motor and do the same for the red wire, only this time you are connecting it to the binding stud of the starter motor.
When you do this, if the starter doesn’t start cranking but makes a weird sound or the pinion gear rotates very slowly, then that’s a sign that the starter is faulty, else if none of these happen, then your starter is perfectly fin,e and you should check other parts of the vehicle to find out the culprit.
Starter Pinion gear
If you don’t have the necessary tools to perform bench pressing, you can take it to the local auto mechanic or any auto shop around and have them bench press it for you. If the starter is certified dead or irredeemably damaged or weak, Congratulations, you are now in the market for a new starter.