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Why would the starter try to engage while the engine is already running?
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∙ 15y ago
If you're implying that it engages without you turning the key, the problem is one of the following:
* a faulty wire somewhere, * the starter solenoid was connected wrong * or the solenoid return spring has broken.
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Where is the starter fuse located?
At the back end of the engine is a large ring gear connected to the engine crankshaft. If there is a starter (some engines do not have starters) it will be mounted in the engine such that the bendix gear of the starter can engage the ring gear and spin the crankshaft. It's called a bendix because it jumps out to engage the ring gear (while the starter motor is running) and retracts off of the ring gear once the engine is running (starter motor no longer running). It is typically access from under the car. If you must replace it, let the engine cool off first. Otherwise the starter will be just as hot as the engine is.
What does the starter pinion gear engage to crank the engine?
Usually, the engine flywheel. A solenoid in the starter moves the starter pinion shaft forward (or backward depending on how it is mounted to the engine) to engage the outside edge of the flywheel (which has teeth to match the pinion gear).
Your car won't start what could it be?
Need more info like, does the starter engage? Does the starter turn the engine over? Does the starter turn the engine over but the engine does not run?
What happens when you turn the key with the engine on?
You re-engage the starter and you can damage the bendix, or the gear on the starter drive for the engine. It makes a grinding sound and will ruin the starter.
Will a car run with out the starter in it?
Certainly. Once the engine is running the starter is not needed.
My Engine makes a hi winning noise like the starter is not catching but belts are turning 1989 prelude?
Are you just trying to start the engine, or is it already running? If it is running it sounds like the power steering pump is bad.
What can cause a starter to keeep turning after engine starts already changed solenoid?
There's a special spring-loaded cog at the end of the starter that's meant to engage when the starter is going and to retract when it isn't. If this special(Bendix) cog don't retract, the starter will remain engaged. You'll have to pull the starter and look at the axle at the end by the flywheel.
Ford starter motor turns but doesn't engage engine and the flywheel and starter are fine what next?
thanks how many holding blots and where bad bendix (starter drive) if the spring in the starter bendix is weak or broken it will not engage the flywheel; but the starter will turn normally. bad thing is ,you have to pull the starter..good luck..
Why doesnt starter engage on 1996 Saturn?
What do you mean when you say it doesn't engage? Is the starter spinning but just doesn't catch to spin the engine? IF that's the case it could be as simple as a loose starter or as bad as a damaged flex plate/flywheel. But it would most likely be the starter.
Two functions of a solenoid fitted to a pre engaged starter motor?
1. To engage the starter with the ring-gear on the engine before the starter is turned on. IE to "pre-engage" it. 2. To turn the starter on once it is Engaged. This prevents/reduces damage to the gear-teeth on both the starter and the ring gear.
If your starter whines loud while at idle Is it the starter that needs replacing or it is the flywheel?
If the starter is whining while the engine is running at an idle you have a problem with the ignition switch or the starter solenoid is stuck. The starter should not be engaged while the engine is running unless you are holding the key over on the start position.
86 Corvette engine turns over but won't start?
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