1997 Ford Contour diagnosing

1997 FORD CONTOUR
108,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LILTRISTIN97
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I'm not sure if its a no crank no start issue or if its a crank no start issue but I believe I'm having trouble with the starter not engaging with the flywheel please help I check my battery voltage I replaced spark plugs fuel pump is in working condition and still car is not starting a spinning or winding sound is what you hear when the key is in the ON position need help diagnosing this issue please help thank you
Jul 13, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If the starter is operating but not fully engaging with the flywheel, then you have a starter problem but that may have also damaged the flywheel by now.
Jul 13, 2015 at 10:06 PM
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LILTRISTIN97
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thank you for your response I really do think that the flywheel is bad but don't think that the starter is defective I replaced old started with new starter and same thing happen so I really do believe is the flywheel
Jul 15, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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A bad starter will damage a flywheel and a bad flywheel will damage a starter. If you find a bad flywheel, you should automatically change both.
Jul 15, 2015 at 8:58 AM
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