2001 Chevy Impala 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
my 2001 impala had some high water damage. The starter was broke, I replaced the starter, and now the starter turns but dont engage the flywheel. Starter bench checks o.K.
Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 11:17 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The starter turns but dont engage the flywheel.
Do you mean you can hear the starter engaged the engine but its not cranking over or it won't crank engine over at all-nothing happens when you turn key to start position? The new starter overrunning clutch could be slipping
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 12:15 PM
RANDY1953
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The starter runs but does not engage the flywheel to turn over motor
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 12:40 PM
RASMATAZ
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You're too far from the flexplate-try using shims. You sure you got the correct starter-double check
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 12:43 PM
RANDY1953
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It is the correct starter I double checked, no shims required
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 1:01 PM
RANDY1953
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Solenoid does not kick in
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 1:03 PM
RASMATAZ
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Check the ABS/PCM fuse 10amp and crank relay then get back
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 1:41 PM
RANDY1953
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All fuses and relays ok, still nothing. Please help I will pay more if you can help fiqure this out
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 2:15 PM
RASMATAZ
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Test the fusible link blue 18 gauge that's coming from the remote battery stud. This checked out its gonna come down between the ignition switch and computer.
Hold key at start position and check computer control of relay purple wire whether it has power see below
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 2:27 PM
RANDY1953
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Fusible link ok
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 2:35 PM
RASMATAZ
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Test the purple wire for power going to the computer see above circuit