LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 806 (Starting System - Diesel Engine -- E350 &E450 (99P E-Series)) >> Diagnosis And Testing >> Starting System >> Pinpoint Tests >> Pinpoint Test E: The Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank

Pinpoint Test E: The Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. E1 CHECK THE FLYWHEEL 
    • Remove the starter motor.
    • Inspect the flywheel and the drive pinion for damage or excessive wear.
    • Is the flywheel or the drive pinion worn or damaged? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new starter motor and flywheel. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new starter.