[DML] Re: Still no start

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Based on #4, either your starter motor's bendix (the gizmo that throws
the gear out) is bad, or you've got broken teeth on the flywheel.
Shine a light into the bellhousing to eliminate the latter.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "nbrommer2k" <nickbrom@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> Still having starting problems. Here's what I've done so far.
> 
> 1) Removed starter and took it to an Auto Electronics shop. Guy said 
> it tested fine, I could hear it spinning when he had it on his bench.
> 
> 2) Gave a good cleaning to all connections on starter and the leads 
> going to starter. Cleaned battery terminals and cables.
> 
> 3) Reinstalled starter. Still won't fire. I turn the key and hear the 
> relay clicking, but starter does not turn.
> 
> 4) When I jump between the terminals on the starter, it spins but 
> does not engage and turn the engine.
> 
> 5) I interchanged the start inhibit relay (it's an auto) with the 
> relay next to it (a/c illumination?), but with no different results.
> 
> 6) Swore and scratched my head a little.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Nick




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