QuestionQUESTION: car wont start. when key is turned in the ignition engine tries to turn over but it doesn't, makes a nasty grinding noise.
ANSWER: Make sure the starter bolts are tight... if so remove the starter and look at the teeth on the flexplate and the starter.... Let me know what you see....
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QUESTION: question....I am having difficulty removing the starter, would it be easier if I used a jack to lift the vehicle?
ANSWER: Absolutly... but please make sure to use jack stands to support the vehicle while you are uunder it..if you need more help getting it out let me know and I'll get you the directions...
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QUESTION: yeah I need the directions, by trade I am a computer technician and quite ignorant when it comes to cars, I went ahead and purchased a new starter, so I need to replace this as soon as possible, and if possible I need professional advice on how to properly drian the radiaor to flush it and to change the oil.
AnswerHere ya go...
WARNING: WHEN SERVICING STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE IN THE AREA OF THE STARTER MOTOR, NOTE THE HEAVY GAUGE INPUT LEAD CONNECTED TO THE STARTER SOLENOID IS HOT AT ALL TIMES. MAKE SURE THE PROTECTIVE CAP IS INSTALLED OVER THE TERMINAL AND IS REPLACED AFTER SERVICE.
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect starter cable and push-on connector from starter solenoid. CAUTION: When disconnecting hard-shell connector at S terminal, grasp the plastic shell and pull off. Do not pull on wire. Be careful to pull straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S terminal. If any part of the connection is damaged, replace the damaged components.
Remove upper bolt.
Remove lower bolt.
Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position starter motor to engine and install upper and lower bolt finger-tight.
Tighten the upper bolt to 22-28 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) .
Tighten the lower bolt to 22-28 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) .
Connect connector on starter solenoid. Be careful to push straight on and make sure connector locks in position with a notable click or detent.
Install starter cable nut to terminal. Tighten to 11-13 Nm (91-122 Lb-In) .
Replace red safety cap.
Lower vehicle to floor.
Connect battery ground cable. NOTE: When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
