my engine will not turn over

2003 SATURN L300
120,000 MILES
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CARRABA
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it makes a whining sound.itested the starter and it is good.
Mar 9, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Mar 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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CARRABA
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the starter and fly wheel are good.could it possibly be a bad alternator?
Mar 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The generator has nothing to do with starting the engine unless the battery is discharged.
Mar 9, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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