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1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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CONRADMED01
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what's wrong with the car if the starter won't catch and the starter works?
Mar 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its either excessive clearance between the fleplate and starter drive pinion or the overunning clutch is slipping/voltage drop problem
Mar 14, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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JDL
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If the starter spins, but, won't kick out the pinion gear, still possible starter/solenoid issue. Are you saying the starter won't crank, using the key? What about your security system? Check the starter circuit. Usually the purple wire at starter solenloid S terminal should be hot with key in the crank position. Any testing, make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set.
Mar 14, 2011 at 10:25 PM
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