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Lincoln ls starter spins but doesnt engage - 2002 Lincoln LS

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Pull starter from vehicle bench test it. If your not comfortable testing it at home the local parts house will do it for you. I am guessing the bendex spring is broken and it is not engaging for that reason. Your local parts house should have a replacement for the 3.0 6cyl for around 115.99 and a 19 dollar core (Oriely's Auto) or the 3.9 8cyl for around 128.99 and a 10 dollar core. Good luck and as a final note do yourself a favor and buy the new starter bolt kit as well. It will make your finished job much sweeter.

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Check the serpentine belt, it has probably snapped and the battery drained when the alternator stopped charging.

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SOURCE: emergency brake engages while driving lincoln ls

The Lincoln LS was made for 7 years
2000 thru 2006

I have a 2004 LS and all the factory manuals &
have been at this for 50 years & don't believe
that the electronic parking system goes on
by it'self,but would like to hear more detail

Are you sure your not having ABS motor or pump
hcu unit issues

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