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2003 Saturn L300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Engine, Ring gear.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on March 9, 2012

My engine will not turn over

It makes a whining sound.itested the starter and it is good.
Avatar Asked by carraba

Answer

Replied on March 9, 2012

Remove the starter motor and inspect the teeth on the ring gear and the starter drive gear. If they are okay, either the starter drive's over-running clutch is bad or the flex plate is broken around the center where it bolts to the crankshaft.

You can also try turning the engine a little by hand, then try starting it. If that works, suspect worn ring gear teeth.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on March 9, 2012

the starter and fly wheel are good.could it possibly be a bad alternator?

Tiny Response from carraba
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Replied on March 9, 2012

The generator has nothing to do with starting the engine unless the battery is discharged.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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