Wont Start

Tiny
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  • 1995 NISSAN QUEST
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Power to solenoid with key turned to start

Tried jumping the battery.

Tried starting in neutral.

I crossed the terminals on the solenoid with a screw driver while the keys turned to start. The starter spins, but no engage.

ALSO when shifting the van, while in reverse or drive, theres a buzzing coming from or near the neutral safety switch.

I had removed the starter and had it tested immediately BEFORE it failed to crank (longer story) and it passed the test.

Could the starter have irronically had its last crank during the test?

Could the problem be the NSS?
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 8:44 PM

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Tiny
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The buzzing only lasts for a second or two BTW
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 8:45 PM
Tiny
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If the starter is spinning with out engaging the Bendix is not engaging, get the starter o/hauled.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 9:29 AM
Tiny
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It was the starter/solenoid. Never trust the test machine at autozone.
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Saturday, January 14th, 2012 AT 12:35 AM

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