My starter is spinning but I am getting no form of engine cranking already had starter tested and is good
Whenever I go to crank my engine all I hear is the starter spin but not crank my engine. I have already had my starter tested and it checked out fine. No teeth missing from my flywheel either. I have checked everything short of starting to tear open my block.
My car has 106708 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello. When you had the starter out did you look in and inspect the teeth on the flywheel? As long as these are good, then the issue is probably with the starter motor. You had the starter tested and it turned okay, but did the starter drive pop out to engage the flywheel? I would replace the starter and see if this works. A certified mobile mechanic from YourMechanic can come to your home or workplace to inspect the starting issue, and provide any necessary replacements.
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If the switch inside your ignition is stuck, it can continually cause your starter to crank. Faulty wiring or malfunctioning starter parts can also cause continuous cranking after starting your vehicle or removing the key.
If you turn the key and hear the starter spinning madly but don`t hear the engine cranking, then the pinion gear isn`t thrusting forward. If you turn the key and hear crunching and gnashing, then the teeth on the pinion gear, or the flywheel, or both, are probably damaged.
This is usually a sign of a faulty starter solenoid. There are a few wires that connect to the starter solenoid coming from the battery, the starter, and the ignition switch.
Electrical connections faulty. Solenoid switch (engaging relay) stiff or faulty. Electric motor damaged electrically. Single-pinion gear, starter pinion or freewheel damaged.
Freewheeling occurs when you crank the engine and simply hear a whining noise without the engine cranking. When this occurs, it means the starter is not engaging with the flywheel. This is a worrying situation which could result in having to replace the whole component.
Whirring sound: This might mean that the solenoid is worn out and unable to engage the flywheel. The sound you hear is the armature in the starter spining on its own but unable to crank the engine to start.
If your vehicle won`t start, it`s usually caused by a dying or dead battery, loose or corroded connection cables, a bad alternator or an issue with the starter. It can be hard to determine if you`re dealing with a battery or an alternator problem. Here`s how to know which one is the culprit.
If your starter relay has gone bad, the electrical signal will never make it from the battery to the starter motor. As a result, your engine won`t turn over – no matter how many times you turn the key. A faulty relay often produces an audible clicking sound when you turn your car.
The engine won`t turn over. The most common signal that your starter has a problem is if nothing happens when you turn the key or push to start. Unusual noises, such as clinking, grinding and whirring. If you ignore these sounds, it can eventually lead to damage to the engine flywheel.
If your relay starts to buzz, it indicates a failure for one of two reasons: One, your low voltage relay may have failed in either the ON or OFF position and will need to be replaced. Or two, you have a bad switch connected to your relay that is stuck in the ON position.
A bad starter`s tell-tale noise is loud clicking. It can either have a fast tempo, click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click or a slower lilt of click, click, click, click. No other part makes these noises when they fail, so if you hear either, you`re likely going to be on the hook for a brand-new starter.
The starter solenoid makes a rapid clicking sound. As a driver, you always need to remember that hearing any weird noise coming from your vehicle is not a good sign, whether it`s coming from the starter solenoid or other parts.
Although rare, a weak solenoid can allow the starter to spin without engaging the engine`s flywheel or flexplate. In such a scenario, you`ll hear the starter spinning, but the engine won`t crank.
Although rare, a weak solenoid can allow the starter to spin without engaging the engine`s flywheel or flexplate. In such a scenario, you`ll hear the starter spinning, but the engine won`t crank.
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My starter is spinning but I am getting no form of engine cranking already had starter tested and is good
ANSWER : Hello. When you had the starter out did you look in and inspect the teeth on the flywheel? As long as these are good, then the issue is probably with the starter motor. You had the starter tested and it turned okay, but did the starter drive pop out to engage the flywheel? I would replace the starter and see if this works. A certified mobile mechanic from YourMechanic can come to your home or workplace to inspect the starting issue, and provide any necessary replacements.
Just replaced my fuel pump but its not getting any power tested fuel pump relay and fuel fuse both good tested the wires all good.
ANSWER : You need to look at the theft light on dash to make sure it comes on and goes off when you turn the key to the on position. If light comes on and stays on then your theft system is causing the fuel pump to not be engaged. I recommend you check the theft system and then scan the computer for theft system codes. You may need to reprogram the keys to work or you have an bad sensor for the ignition key in the steering column.
Car will not crank. Has good batt and good starter. The shift indicated position and all fuses have been checked.
ANSWER : Hi there, thanks for writing in. I’d be happy to offer my insight.
The codes for lost communication may have a lot to do with your no crank problem. The lost communication may be due to a loose connection or broken wire somewhere. Check the battery terminal connections to make sure they are clean and tight. A few more things should be checked, I recommend having a mechanic do it.
If you would like help, consider having an expert automotive technician from YourMechanic come to your home or office to inspect and diagnose this issue for you, and make any repairs as needed.
When I turn my key over my car won’t crank but my lights on my dash will come on. I had my starter teststed and it was fine.
ANSWER : Hi there. First off – what you did with the hooking up a flip switch is not recommended; so please remove that as soon as possible to reduce the possibility of having a serious electrical fire or overload. Second, if you turn the key and it does not crank over, it’s likely the ignition cylinder or ignition relay that is faulty. If the flip switch worked, then the issue is likely the ignition relay. I would start with replacing the ignition relay or have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a car is hard to start inspection to determine the exact source of this issue and complete the right repairs.
no crank with new starter, starter relay, battery, alternater.
ANSWER : If you tried jumping the contacts on the starter directly, then your problem is most likely a power or ground issue. The battery ground cable may not be making a good connection at the engine ground, or there could be a problem in the positive or negative battery cables making them unable to properly complete the circuit. I would start by checking the resistance from the engine ground to the battery ground, and from starter positive to the battery positive terminal. Also do a voltage drop test across each of the cables, which will help determine if there is a problem with them. If after checking the cables and connections, the car still doesn’t start, then you should have a qualified professional, such as one from YourMechanic, diagnose the problem for you.
Why is my starter not cranking the engine in my 2004 Mitsubishi Ecplise
ANSWER : Hello. It sounds like you have bad positive battery cable. When the cable fails it creates a lot of internal resistance that will cause this. I would usually do a voltage drop test of positive cable to verify this. It can also be an internal engine issue causing high drag so I would try moving the engine my hand. If it is really hard to turn then there is an engine issue. If you are going to have this repaired, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to you to [diagnose why it is not cranking] https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection
engine wont crank over after car died while driving. tested starter,battery,cables,and fuses all good can any1 help?1998 lexus
ANSWER : You have an involved circumstance, with lots of possibilities, and so the most efficient thing to do, by far, will be to request a no start diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic will get the cause identified and then let you know of the available repair options or strategies. First, mechanical seizure of the engine itself has to be considered. That can be ruled in or out by simply turning the engine over by hand using the crank pulley bolt. The engine should turn by hand. Next, if the starter motor will turn the engine over, compression is tested because if there’s no compression the engine won’t start no matter what. If the engine turns over, compression is within acceptable limits, and the starter motor works and yet the engine won’t start, Diagnostic Trouble Codes are sought. If no Codes were stored by the PCM, the diagnostic turns to the basics of fuel, ignition, and air induction. Following that procedure, the fault will be identified quickly. Again, your most efficient option will be to simply request a no start diagnostic because the failure you experienced could result from many "equal likelihood possibilities", too many to list here.
Car will not crank after putting in a new starter. Forced starter to start up and engine starts but stalls out. Will the security continue to cut off fuel while force starting?
ANSWER : Hi there. Forcing the starter to engage to make the engine run without the ignition engaging the starter will continue to keep the security on. This is a safety feature that keeps people from stealing your vehicle. I recommend replacing the ignition switch and checking the wires to make sure that they are all tight and clean. If you need further assistance with diagnosing your ignition problem, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
