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Replace the ignition assembly on the steering column. The return spring is in that module. Be sure to put your original lock cylinder back into the new assembly so you can use the same key. If you get a used one with the key cylinder in it, make sure you get the key that matches the lock. If not, switching the original lock back in is a real pain. With the correct key, you just rotate the key to the start/ignition position, push a nail/probe into the hole on top of the assembly and the lock cylinder should be able to pull out.
try w/d on top of your starter throw gear, just a tiny bit on the outermost shaft, check cable connections for corrosion, inspect starter engage gear for ware,
If you hear a click under the hood from the starter the starter solenoid but starter is defective and you should rebuild it. If that is not the case I would replace the ignition starter switch, this is the electrical switch the key cylinder actuates to turn on the electrical system and engage the starter.
On GM starters,you have to check the clearance between the starter pinion and the flywheel.The usual tool used to determine the clearance is a large paper clip,bend the end out,use a screwdriver to engage the pinion to the flywheel,and see if the paper clip will fit in the valley of the flywheel teeth.Or, just get a couple of shims,and try adding shims until the screech goes away.
Replace the starter before it ruins the flywheel. You have a worn out drive that applies to the flywheel. Flywheels are very very hard to change, in fact you can change 10 or 15 starters in the same time changing one flywheel
the ring gear at the flywheel is worn or teeth missing, remove the starter and inspect it closely all the way around, you canturn the engine with a screwdriver
Does it sound like a screeching or grinding sound? If so - it could be the starter is going out - there is a part called the bendix spring that is probably not engaging completely and it will cause the teeth of the starter to not fully engage the flywheel - which makes an awful sound.
It also could be the starter relay. First I would check all the conections to the battery, Starter relay in and out and the conection to the starter itself.
If starter was mounted properly it may be defective or may need to be shimmed. It can also mean that you have a bad flywheel but if this wasn't happening with old starter then you can rule that out. If old starter had shimms(small flat plates between starter and mounting surface,starter bolts go through them). If this is an after market starter then it can most definitely be defective. The fly wheel and the starter gear is meshing properly that's where the screech comes from gear grinding not engaging properly. Good luck Thanks for using FIX YA
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