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Why does the starter make a spinning noise and cranks the engine but engine wont start?
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∙ 13y ago
In a situation like this you must determine whether lack of fuel or lack of spark is preventing your motor from running. To test this disconnect the air intake behind the mass air flow sensor. Have someone try to start the vehicle while you spray starter fluid ( available at parts stores ) into the intake manifold. If the vehicle starts you have a fuel problem. If it does not start you have a spark ( ignition electrical ) problem.
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Why does your car not start only makes a whistle like noise?
If you attempt to start your car and a 'whistle' noise is likely the Bendix on the starter spinning, spinning very fast because it has not come out of the it's housing and meshed with the flywheel gears. "Bendix" is a brand name for the starter drive.
What is the gear grinding sound your starter makes only during the instant the engine fires?
The noise is the teeth on the flywheel grinding on the teeth of the starter. Check to see if the starter is loose, this is the most common cause of that noise.
Your Honda goldwing 1981 Gl 1100 starter cranks makes a whining noise motor does not turn over can be push started shifts fine once warm the engine turns over ocassionaly starter and solenoid is new.?
Usually this is the starter clutch not engaging. Caused by using too heavy a grade of oil or going too long between changes. Try an oil change. The problem is usually only there on a cold engine.
Your '93 Nissan Altima makes a clicking noise when you the electricity turns on the engine will start but the clicking noise doesn't stop Anyone know what this is?
You need to check your starter or your starter selenoid.
How do you know when your starter goes out?
When a starter goes completely out then the engine will not turn over. A starter that is going bad could start sometimes or make considerable noise.
What would make a grinding noise when starting the engine?
The starter could grind if the bendix is sticking
Starter makes grinding noise after engine is warm but if the remote start is used there is no noise is this due to a relay through the ignition switch?
The starter should only be making noise if you attempt to start the car and the starter is going bad. It is possible that the remote starter is bypassing the mechanical starter. Starters are very easy to replace. Be sure to disconnect the car battery before doing so.
How do you know what part of the starter is broken?
Most starting problems will be caused by a faulty relay or solenoid where you will only hear a clicking sound when trying to start the vehicle or a low battery in which case you will hear a buzzing-type rapid clicking noise. Ocassionally a starter does go bad in which case what you are listening for is a whirring noise (bad starter drive) where the starter will turn but not engage the flywheel, or a grinding noise also known as dragging (worn bushings) which is diagnozed by the starter turning very slow. If there is a "clunking" noise while attempting to start the engine, the starter drive gear may be worn and "spinning" on the flywheel without engaging, or the gear and/or flywheel may have damaged teeth. Also, there may be a case of a starter being burnt out in which case you have to remove the starter and hook it up direct to see if it will turn.
What is causing my 1996 neon to hum when attemped to be started?
If the hum is more like a whirring or spinning noise, the starter drive, also known as bendix, needs to be replaced.
When you turn your ignition switch you hear a whining noise and engine does not turn over?
Starter solenoid is defective. You will have to remove the starter and have it tested at an auto parts store.
Why do I hear a clicking noise when turning the key in the ignition then on the 3rd try the car does start?
The clicking noise you can hear is the starter solenoid clicking into place. If the starter motor does not turn the engine immediately, it is probably the best place to look. it sounds like the starter motor is faulty.
Will a bad starter cause a grinding noise before going out?
A bad starter might make a noise. The starter could also go bad with no noise or warning. However if the starter is making noise then there is a problem that could cause failure at any time
