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2004 MERCURY SABLE
105,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIEL JACKSON2
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The starter was not fully engaging (spinning out when you turn the key)
I replaced the starter (brand new one) I just got in the car a week after replacement and it did it again.
It does not do it every time; even before i replaced the started.
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
Jun 26, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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does it make any noise when it does not fully engage?

what brand starter did you use?

Roy
Jun 26, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Is that starter brand new oem,rebuilt, re-manufactured. Some rebuilds do not last,Is there a mechanical issue inside of engine putting strain on starter? Is battery fully charged 12.4-12.8 volts?
Jun 26, 2016 at 10:11 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Hi guys. My guess is worn teeth on one spot on the ring gear. Engines commonly coast to a stop in the same place making that the place where the drive gear engages most often.
Jun 26, 2016 at 10:18 PM