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DANIEL JACKSON2
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  • 2004 MERCURY SABLE
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
The starter was not fully engaging (spinning out when you turn the key)
I replaced the starter (brand new one) I just got in the car a week after replacement and it did it again.
It does not do it every time; even before I replaced the started.
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, June 26th, 2016 AT 4:55 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Does it make any noise when it does not fully engage?

What brand starter did you use?

Roy
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Sunday, June 26th, 2016 AT 4:59 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Is that starter brand new oem, rebuilt, re-manufactured. Some rebuilds do not last, Is there a mechanical issue inside of engine putting strain on starter? Is battery fully charged 12.4-12.8 volts?
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Sunday, June 26th, 2016 AT 10:11 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Hi guys. My guess is worn teeth on one spot on the ring gear. Engines commonly coast to a stop in the same place making that the place where the drive gear engages most often.
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Sunday, June 26th, 2016 AT 10:18 PM

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