Both Cars Broke Down Today

BigV · 11-03-2011, 02:46 PM

yes, good sexobon.

A further examination of the starter should include a check of the solenoid, the part the pushes the starter motor's pinion gear into contact with the ring gear on the flywheel. It could be turning, but not engaging.

In sexobon's scenario, the failure like this would happen if there were a missing tooth on the ring gear, not the pinion gear. THAT is big f*ckin trouble, you really don't want that. But in my experience, those gears are pretty tough, more likely the solenoid isn't thrusting the pinion forward.

Another no start situation/sound is when you turn the key and you get clickclickclickclickclick... this is the starter failing. bad wire, weak battery, weak solenoid, actually stuck starter motor (rap sharply with hammer/rock while cursing to solve/diagnose--don't ask).

Ok, don't want to get off topic too far. Good luck.

11-03-2011, 02:46 PM	#17
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	yes, good sexobon. A further examination of the starter should include a check of the solenoid, the part the pushes the starter motor's pinion gear into contact with the ring gear on the flywheel. It could be turning, but not engaging. In sexobon's scenario, the failure like this would happen if there were a missing tooth on the ring gear, not the pinion gear. THAT is big f*ckin trouble, you really don't want that. But in my experience, those gears are pretty tough, more likely the solenoid isn't thrusting the pinion forward. Another no start situation/sound is when you turn the key and you get clickclickclickclickclick... this is the starter failing. bad wire, weak battery, weak solenoid, actually stuck starter motor (rap sharply with hammer/rock while cursing to solve/diagnose--don't ask). Ok, don't want to get off topic too far. Good luck. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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