Starter just makes a whirring sound?

Tiny
LORI TORRES
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
I turn the key and the starter just makes a whirring sound. I replaced starter and get the same thing.
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 AT 8:59 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

If the starter is not able to connect to the flywheel/flex plate, it will spin freely and make that noise.
It is possible to have broken tooth on the flywheel/flex plate, so as the starter drive extends it is unable to turn the fly wheel.

It will be a good idea to inspect the flywheel. If there are broken tooth the flywheel will needs to be replaced.

Of course, another possibility is that the starter drive is simply not extending and spinning at the retracted position.

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor
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Saturday, December 11th, 2021 AT 10:42 PM

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