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Search Auto Parts Search starter will not engage Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting trinak New User May 23, 2010, 5:02 PM Post #1 of 8 (3142 views) starter will not engage Sign In sometimes when i try to start my 1999 windstar the starter will not engage.we have bought a new starter, cleaned and tested all connections, even checked all wires all the way down, and checked fly wheel. we are truly stumped any ideas?? re-tired Veteran / Moderator May 23, 2010, 8:12 PM Post #2 of 8 (3122 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In Are you saying it will not spin at all or that its spinning and not engaging the flywheel ? If the latter could be a bad flywheel. LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH trinak New User May 24, 2010, 8:50 AM Post #3 of 8 (3117 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In It is spinning just not engaging to turn it over (just grinds) 2 mechanics checked flywheel and nothing is wrong. chickenhouse Enthusiast May 24, 2010, 9:03 AM Post #4 of 8 (3115 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In Have your 2 mechanics checked the bendix? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 24, 2010, 10:17 AM Post #5 of 8 (3113 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In You also might want to double check that you even have the right starter. Some have very slight differences and may not have the same reach. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. trinak New User May 24, 2010, 8:10 PM Post #6 of 8 (3098 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In I took the starter back to napa they said starter is good and is definetly the right starter. we are so frustrated !!! re-tired Veteran / Moderator May 24, 2010, 10:29 PM Post #7 of 8 (3094 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In Have your mechanics power up the bendix without the stator . Then you can check pinion depth with a wire gage . Should be pretty straight forword test . let us know the results. LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH Sidom Veteran / Moderator May 24, 2010, 10:50 PM Post #8 of 8 (3093 views) Re: starter will not engage Sign In Been ages since I've seen that..........On Chevys I remember some reman brands actually giving you the gauge with the starter......   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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