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92 camaro tried to start it last night and the starter would not engage turned the headlights on and they did not dim when you hit the switch tied it about two hours later the car started?
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Next time it does that, moving the gear selector as you try to start it. It could be the neutral safety switch that's just being temperamental.
If THAT's not the problem, check the starter. A failing solenoid can act that way, but don't bother to replace JUST the solenoid. It's integrated into the starter and not worth the trouble it takes to replace just a solenoid... just have the starter tested.
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On a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme why won't the engine start It isn't the battery or the starter you thought maybe it was the flywheel however you just wanted some other opinions Please help?
If the engine will not turn over, it is either the battery or the starter. Turn on the headlights and then have someone try to start the vehicle while you look at the headlights. If the lights go dim, the battery is bad. If they do not, you have a problem with the starter. Remove the starter and have it tested. The flywheel would only be the problem if you hear the starter engage and spin. That can be a broken tooth on the flywheel, or a bad starter drive gear. If the starter does not engage at all and you hear no click, you may have a bad ignition switch.
What will damage a starter over and over after the fly wheel was replaced?
If the starter is not properly mounted then it will not properly engage and release the flywheel. The started may need to be shimmed in or out.
Why would a new starter whine like the car is already started?
The starter is failing to push/extend the teeth to engage the flywheel.The 'bendix' is bad.See "Related Questions" below for more
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