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I wanted to share a little video I made, taking apart a Corolla's starter and explaining how it works: The starter sits between the engine and transmission and is responsible for turning the engine over to start the combustion process. Here's what it looks like, removed from the car...

Anyone remember those old school manual crank windows? Well they still exist on some economy cars. I took one apart to see just how it works. Manual crank windows are a cheaper and simpler alternative to powered windows. They work best on small cars, where the driver can actually reach around...