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Starter not working properly

Tiny
JOHN TOMADAKIS
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 248,000 MILES
I turn the key to start the car and if it doesn't start right away the start makes a whining noise likes it's continually spinning and not engaging. I have to pull the negative wire off so it stops. And when I put the wire back on it still makes that noise. And I can't start it.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 5:18 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Quick question... When the starter motor continuously free spins as you stated the key is off right ? From what it sounds like you take the key out of the ignition and then have to disconnect the battery to get it to stop.There might be a shorted contact in the starter motor solenoid. Here is a tutorial to show you how to remove/replace a starter motor:

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

Most local auto parts stores will test your starter motor for free.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 6:34 AM

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