starter just spins
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starter just spins
2002 Chevy Trailblazer 4.2L
Hi all, my starter went out. So I bought a re-manufactured one from RockAuto. Put it in and it doesn't work. It makes a loud whining noise. I think the solenoid is kicking out the gear but it sounds like it is not engaging the fly wheel.
before I return it I wanted to ask you guys what you think.
Thanks
Hi all, my starter went out. So I bought a re-manufactured one from RockAuto. Put it in and it doesn't work. It makes a loud whining noise. I think the solenoid is kicking out the gear but it sounds like it is not engaging the fly wheel.
before I return it I wanted to ask you guys what you think.
Thanks
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CathedralCub (12-20-2023)
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I'd pull the starter out and bench test it. See if the gear gets extended when the starter starts spinning.
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CathedralCub (12-21-2023)
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Wow!
Was it rusted in there or something?
Was it rusted in there or something?
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no. It'* buried very low on the engine and you can't get to it from underneath. and on that side of the engine are a whole bunch of wire harness' and the ECM. I had to use about 8 inches of extension to get to one bolt because it'* between the starter and the block. AND I practically had to do it with one hand.
Here'* the brushes from my old starter. I think I could fix them up and get another 2 years out of them.
Wadda ya think? LOL.
Here'* the brushes from my old starter. I think I could fix them up and get another 2 years out of them.
Wadda ya think? LOL.
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CathedralCub (12-22-2023)
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Put new brushes in it.
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CathedralCub (12-26-2023)
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already ordered and received a new A/C Delco. getting a refund for bad one.
Hope to change it out tomorrow.
I don't know if you were kidding or not. But the whole inside was caked with grease and dirt! It was toast.
Hope to change it out tomorrow.
I don't know if you were kidding or not. But the whole inside was caked with grease and dirt! It was toast.
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CathedralCub (12-26-2023)
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Half kidding. New brushes, a good cleaning, and repair of whatever else is wrong, and it could be put back in service for a long time. Not quite practical these days, although with prices going up and up it might become the economical answer.
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TommyB (12-27-2023)
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Put new starter in today and it started right up.
I hooked up the defective starter to my bench power supply, 12v and ground. starter gear spun but didn't kick out.
So I'll return it and get a refund.
next up, replace fuel pump.
I hooked up the defective starter to my bench power supply, 12v and ground. starter gear spun but didn't kick out.
So I'll return it and get a refund.
next up, replace fuel pump.
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CathedralCub (12-31-2023)