1993 Ford Tempo starter

Tiny
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1993 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my car will not crank at all, started 1 month ago, when u crank it, it cranked but made a screeching noise, then after it sat all night it cranked, but would stay engaged repeatedly cranking over and over again. I would take the key completely out of the ignition and, it still stayed engaged, then I will put the key back in and, it would crank normally. 2 days ago I came out of the store it wouldn't make a sound at all then I let it sit for 10 minutes, it cranked but made the screeching noise. The next morning it will not crank at all, nothing.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 12:49 PM

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Tiny
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The screeching is the gear 1 way clutch on the starter slipping. It's basically worn out. Alsp sounds like brushes are worn out too. Thus, the no start. Corrode/loose wiring could also account for no start. You can still find these parts for sale at some auto supplys and replace them on starter. This requires starter dissaembly. Might be easier/cheaper to just get a used starter from auto salvage yard. Have them test it before you pay.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 1:54 PM

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