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First, please list your year, make, model and mileage of the vehicle you are working on.
Now, since we do not know that information, I can give you a generic answer, that may fill the bill for you.
To check for a damaged flywheel, you will be needing to remove the starter from the car and look inside the hole it mounts in to the teeth that are on the flywheel, and do a visual inspection.
You may need to move the flywheel around to it's full 360 degree arc.
If it will not turn freely with a screwdriver, you may need to remove the spark plugs to relieve the compression, making it easier to turn. Another option is to turn the engine over slowly with a ratchet and socket on the front of the crankshaft whilst you examine the flywheel teeth.
It is unusual to have the teeth stripped off the flywheel today.
The most likely answer to your problem is that the "Bendix" or "over-running clutch" on the flywheel end of the starter has failed.
This geared part is the part that engages the flywheel, and it can fail , and sometimes does.
It is replaceable.
Most places that replace them will go ahead and rebuild the starter in the process.
God bless your efforts.
It is likely the starter has a fault in its clearance to the flywheel, this has more than likely damaged the teeth on the flywheel/flexplate. Whatever the starter issue is, if the flywheel has damaged teeth it must be replaced and a new starter installed, use new not rebuilt.
Yes and yes, but if you are lucky it could be a bad starter bendix. Remove starter to examine and check flywheel teeth as well.
SOURCE: starter runs but won't engage flywheel
engine crank thrusts worn and crank moved back enough to not engage ,with a manual the clutch would push it forewards.or the flex plate on the back of the torque converter damaged and broke in teh centre where bolts to the crank
SOURCE: starter runs but won't engage flywheel
Hello, I would make sure that your car is not one of those half year cars becuase two differn't starters may be offered for the same year of car. Also, I would check and see if your battery has enough CCA's to power your system. The only other thing is to turn your crankshaft with a breaker bar to turn your flywheel to possibly get a fresh area of teeth on it. If none of this fails it's as simple as just replacing the flywheel. If you did a bench test on the starter and the bendix engaged that is good. Buying parts from an Auto parts store does not gurantee the part is good and that the bendix engages the full distance to turn the flywheel. I would try to find a mechanic who rebuilds starters to make sure that the bendix is engaging fully. I hope this helps you!
SOURCE: Starter Hitting Flywheel
It sounds alot like a faulty ignition switch rather than a starter. The starter should never kick before moving to the start position.
SOURCE: starters grinding
any model made after the 6 month is the next year model ( look inside your driver side door ) you should have the sticker that has your date on it,and try a 97 starter, it fits and lines up, ( and its a bigger starter )hope that helps you out
SOURCE: Starter doesn't engage with flywheel
Craw under the jeep with a screw driver and turn the flywheel a couple notches.....then try starting. If that worked you have a bad spot on your flywheel and will need another or repeat process till you get money for perm repair.[there may be a dust cover to remove]
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