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2006 Chevy HHR 2.2L just changed the starter and it's not engaging won't start the starter just spins when I turn the key to start it what could it be ???
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Check the security system it can shut off the starter and or fuel systems is there a code flashing or theft light blinking after key is turned ....it has a boot up file per/say
Can you hear the starter try to engage ?
Do the lights work ?
Have you tried cranking it in neutral ?
If the starter engages but won't turn the engine, and the battery is good, the power steering pump could have failed and that is locking up things. Removing the belt would tell you if the pump is the problem.
Starter located on the engine, from under car look between engine and radiator, where engine connects to transmission, that is the starter. Check links below, press the helpful button Chevy HHR starter location and removal
Close the doors. Lock the doors using the buttons on the key fob. Use the fob to again unlock the doors. The key should then work the ignition. If this will not work, you will have to tow your vehicle to the dealer and buy a new key and/or fob and have it programmed to the vehicle.
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It attempts to turn over but won't catch and run ????
When you turn the key to start does the starter engage an spin the engine ? This would be a crank no start condition . If the starter doesn't engage an spin the engine this would be a no crank no start condition . Sorry to ask but i have only been an auto tech for thirty years an have heard a lot of different discriptions for these simple actions . crank no start or no crank no start . Very different diagnostic procedures . So when you turn the key to start , does the starter engage an spin the engine ,but won't start an run ?
if the starter spins but does not engage flywheel. then its the starter solinoid thats bad. its on top of starter, when key is turned to start, the solinoid is activated, and it pushes the gears out to make contact with flywheel to start vehicle. so the solinoid just spins with out kicking out to flywheel. change solinoid or get another starter. have a good day !
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