Engine shut off and will not turn over

2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
140,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAN DOLAN
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Lost power while driving. When trying to turn over engine there is just a winding noise, but no crank from the engine. Was having idle issues when stopped before this.
Dec 30, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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HMAC300
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it may be the starter drive gone out on starter. if you can hear starter winding up and running then it is a starter.
Dec 30, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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SEAN DOLAN
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Would that cause idiling issues too?
Dec 30, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and IAC hole with choke cleaner for idle.
Dec 30, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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