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1997 Ford Contour diagnosing

Tiny
LILTRISTIN97
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  • 1997 FORD CONTOUR
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
I'm not sure if its a no crank no start issue or if its a crank no start issue but I believe I'm having trouble with the starter not engaging with the flywheel please help I check my battery voltage I replaced spark plugs fuel pump is in working condition and still car is not starting a spinning or winding sound is what you hear when the key is in the ON position need help diagnosing this issue please help thank you
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 AT 1:44 AM

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Tiny
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If the starter is operating but not fully engaging with the flywheel, then you have a starter problem but that may have also damaged the flywheel by now.
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 AT 5:06 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your response I really do think that the flywheel is bad but don't think that the starter is defective I replaced old started with new starter and same thing happen so I really do believe is the flywheel
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 AT 3:52 PM
Tiny
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A bad starter will damage a flywheel and a bad flywheel will damage a starter. If you find a bad flywheel, you should automatically change both.
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 AT 3:58 PM

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