2003 Chevrolet Cavalier "starter sounds spinning" Questions

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...starter spinning? If the engine is not turning over then the starter bendix is not kicking the starter in. You can try tapping on it with a hammer to see if it will engage, but you will need to ...

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I have a 98 Cavalier. Starter just spins after replacing solenoid. Tests at auto stores the starter works fine. look to make sue all wires are on starter sounds like you missed 1 to ingage bendix

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...starter for brand new one...But it still spins and sounds like its missing the flywheel? what can cause this...can the flywheel be bad ? not likely on a 98,u sure ur wired it right to right,umm ...

to start up.it sounds like a spinning in motor instead of the way a starter should sound cranking.no fire at all.help!could it just b timing. Off.help greatly appreciated Absolutely your timing is off

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...to start. It takes a few seconds before it turns over and starts. i thought that it might be the starter but it has a stong stady sound and once it goes its ok. I had a friend look at it and and

starter. Any ideas? Sounds like the timing is off. Re-check your timing marks. If it has a timing belt it may be a few teeth of and getting no compression. Why did you need to replace the head gasket?

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...sounds like you have the Spark portion covered, but just to be sure, pull one of the sparkplug boots (gently) and lay it near the metal of the engine...now turn the key just a couple of cranks, and ...

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...starter and still the samething is happening, we are at a lose with what to do our mechanic is even at a lose can someone please give an idea when you say it wont start does the engine crank (spin ...

...starter fluid. If it starts when you spray the fluid, you have a fuel issue. If it doesn't, check the ignition system. If your pressure is not correct or you have no way of testing the fuel ...

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...be broke Pretty sure both engines use chains instead of belts for timing, and if it did break the starter would spin quite quickly (noticeably faster than normal). You may also want to check the ...

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