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Author:  danoid [ Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Wheezing cranks
When I turn the key it cranks over one or two times then the starter just wheezes.

Is this a sign of a dying battery, bad starter, or bad relay?
Author:  TJ2 [ Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wheezing cranks
The FSM says 1) starter ring gear faulty 2) starter motor faulty. I would have guessed the solenoid drive.

At any rate it does sound like it's time for a new starter.
Author:  DirtyKK [ Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wheezing cranks
Ya your starter is just missing contact with the flywheel so its just free spinning making the wiz... time for a new one or a rebuild would be cheaper
Author:  racertracer [ Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wheezing cranks
How many miles did the replaced starter have on it?
Author:  Joe Romas [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wheezing cranks
Have your battery load tested first :SOMBRERO: It's free at a parts store and may end up saving some coins :D
Author:  danoid [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wheezing cranks
I've been suspecting the battery since last winter. But those long cranks could have hurt the starter also.

This is getting expensive. In the space of a month I've shelled out $250 for a rear driveshaft, $45 to fix the tire pressure monitor, $225 for two new glow plugs, now I'm not sure it'll start when I want it to.
Author:  danoid [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wheezing cranks
$365 later I have a new starter. It sounds different than the old one, even new. Much higher pitch and the engine turns right over. Maybe my battery isn't on it's last legs.
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