Starter replacement

KEVIN ALLYN

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2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2.4L
4 CYL
TURBO
2WD
AUTOMATIC

Will a starter out of a non turbo model work on my turbo model. I installed it and it sounds like it's just spinning I don't think it's kicking it out. Please help thank you

Thursday, May 21st, 2015 AT 9:19 AM

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CARADIODOC

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It sounds like you have a defective starter are have it installed incorrectly here is a guide to help with diagrams below to show you how on your car. Make sure you have a high quality rebuild for the starter like AC Delco.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014MW1UQO/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014MW1UQO&linkId=fc39f22d083b3b380066c61c552674a7

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Thursday, May 21st, 2015 AT 4:39 PM

JDBEAULOYE

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Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to get an Delco starter the cheap one are no fun!

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Thursday, October 24th, 2019 AT 5:54 PM

MOOKIE3604

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2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES

How to remove starter, radiator fan blocking access.

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Thursday, October 24th, 2019 AT 5:54 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Are you trying to remove it from under the car or the top? You should be able to get it from under the car, but if you can't, you will need to remove the cooling fan / shroud assembly.

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Thursday, October 24th, 2019 AT 5:54 PM (Merged)