jmeecer
Active LVC Member
Hi all
To make a long story short, I went out Monday morning to start my car and go to work. Car started but died almost immediately. Tried to restart the car but it sounded like just the starter was spinning but not engaging the engine's flexplate. So, I immediately thought that the starter solenoid was not working properly. Took starter out and replaced it this morning. Went to start the car again after replacing the starter, same issue, starter spinning but will not engage flexplate. I can turn the engine over by hand with a ratchet. So, the engine is not locked up. Thought about the anti-thief, so looked in the owner manual and it said to turn the key 4 time from off to run, did that, no change. My question is is there something I am missing, so anti-thief problem? I am not a professional mechanic if that makes a difference, but pretty good DIYer. I believe this problem maybe over my head. Any suggestions or should I call the dealership and have them come and pickup the car (will have to be towed since it will not start) and have them fix the problem. Battery does not appear to be the issue either, took it out and it started my truck. Car is 2002 LS Lincoln with V8 and automatic transmission. Built Sept 2001 I think.
To make a long story short, I went out Monday morning to start my car and go to work. Car started but died almost immediately. Tried to restart the car but it sounded like just the starter was spinning but not engaging the engine's flexplate. So, I immediately thought that the starter solenoid was not working properly. Took starter out and replaced it this morning. Went to start the car again after replacing the starter, same issue, starter spinning but will not engage flexplate. I can turn the engine over by hand with a ratchet. So, the engine is not locked up. Thought about the anti-thief, so looked in the owner manual and it said to turn the key 4 time from off to run, did that, no change. My question is is there something I am missing, so anti-thief problem? I am not a professional mechanic if that makes a difference, but pretty good DIYer. I believe this problem maybe over my head. Any suggestions or should I call the dealership and have them come and pickup the car (will have to be towed since it will not start) and have them fix the problem. Battery does not appear to be the issue either, took it out and it started my truck. Car is 2002 LS Lincoln with V8 and automatic transmission. Built Sept 2001 I think.
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