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2005 Mercury Sable Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Clutch.
Mileage: 101,500 miles.

Asked on August 14, 2011

Starter whirs

I have a 2005 Merc. Sable with 3.0 24 Valve DO
HC eng.
Repalced starter 1 yr ago. Ever since starter whirs sometimes instead of starting car. Turning key several times finaly connects and starts car. Do I need adjustment or new starter?
Avatar Asked by pastor2

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Replied on August 14, 2011

Sounds like the starter overrunning clutch is slipping -double check battery and starter motor connections

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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