answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What might cause a starter motor to spin but not crank or spin the engine?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Your engine does not crank when you turned on the engine but when you connect the solenoid to the battery the engine cranks?

Sounds like you might have a bad starter relay.


1987 300zx stoped while driving will not start cranks a little then starter hiss no engine crank starter replaced same problem?

you might have blow out a head or over headed the engine


What would cause engine oil leak above starter?

It might happen because of a faulty starter gasket.


What can cause your car not to start?

The battery might be dead, or your engine might not work. *EDIT* Check your ignition coil, or starter solenoid, instead of saying "your engine might not work". If you take a hammer and tap the starter when somebody else is cranking the vehicle then you need a new starter.


What causes 1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5 liter engine starter to stick?

A 1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5 liter engine starter might stick because the starter is damaged. The flywheel might be missing teeth which could cause the starter to stick.


Will the throttle postition sensor cause the 1992 Chevy 1500 5.7 liter not to crank when hot?

A bad TPS might cause the engine to not fire up during cranking. But not crank? Nope.


What might cause a 1993 MX-6 6-cylinder auto tran not to have spark and fuel pump not to run I have already replaced the entire distributor with a new one Engine will turn over with starter?

A bad crank sensor could do that. (if it has one)


Why might a Toyota not crank when it gets cold?

the engine might freeze over


What does the motor do when the crank sensor goes bad?

It can affect the way the engine idles, the pistons fire, or the acceleration behavior. If the engine is revved up it may cause misfiring, motor vibration or backfires. Accelerating might be hesitant, and engine shaking during engine idle might happen.


What might cause 1992 Ford Tempo crank shaft pulley not to turn when engine is on but accessories turn by hand when engine is off?

If you mean ... why the crank won't turn when the key is on and the acc.'s will turn, Well sounds like crank shaft is locked up. When the crank bearings try to pile up on each other and jam the crankshaft in it's final resting place, till rebuild.


1983 caprice starter?

not exactly sure whats being asked but if your wondering how to replace the starter you first disconnect the battery then disconect battery cable from starter unbolt the starter i believe two bolts the reverse for installlation make shure to keep track of any spacers on the original and duplicate with new one but it might not be the starter check the solinoid first its mounted on the starter in GM cars if just a click or bad crank power its starter if theres no click and no crank it might just be the solinoid


Why wont my 2005 Ford Taurus SE start. It wont even crank. What could be wrong?

it might be the starter. have it checked out.