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1997 Plymouth Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Click, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 8, 2008

1997 Other Plymouth Models my car

1997 Other Plymouth Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 188,00 miles

after driving my car in the morning approx 4 hrs starting and stopping around 4 times i came home for half hour went out to start car and would not start. the lights come on and windshield wipers my starter is clicking but whenthe gear shift goes up and down without key turned so i figure it is the safety switch to the gear shift what is the best wayto get at this switch
Avatar Asked by meroselow

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Replied on December 9, 2008

this is more likely to be the starter motor stuck .. tap it a couple of times with a hammer .. check the wiring to starter .. try to start the car again .. if this works you will need to replace the starter soon ??

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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