Starter spins but doesnt turn the motor, all electrics are fine, lights etc

Tiny
JASONBORNE
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  • 1996 HONDA BALLADE
  • 175,000 MILES
Tried starting the motor by towing, also failed. Please help!
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 8:23 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the starter motor overrunning clutch is slipping
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 9:22 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 9:38 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It it is an automatic transmission, towing would not work.
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 1:57 PM

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