My lx188 has an ignition problem, starter is good, solenoid is new, battery new, when u hook battery up the starter spins???? It doesn't turn the engine over, it just spins. Can I please get some help. I can change parts, but when it comes to electrical issues I'm lost.
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bertsmobile1
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take the blower housing off and have a look at what happens when the starter turns.
The small gear should rise up and engage with the flywheel teeth.
The gears loose teeth and the helix it rises on ( called the Bendix ) can also wear, jamb or break.
This is all
This is all happening when I connect the hot wire, not using the key or anything.
This is all happening when I connect the hot wire, not using the key or anything.
bertsmobile1
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OK are you saying if you hot wire directly from the battery to + terminal on the starter, it spins up properly and starts the engine
But when you use the key the starter spins but the gear does not engage with the flywheel.
I seem to lost as to exactly what the problem is.
Remember I can neither see nor hear what is happening.
You are my eyes & ears so explain things like you are describing it to a blind person.