Starter won't crank after replacment

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Asked by zimzam Jan 09, 2016 at 07:17 PM about the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2002 Mitsubishi Lancers's starter went bad, after replacing the starter, my
car still won't crank.  I have checked the battery, and made sure that I am
measuring 12 volts at the starter terminal.  It seems like the pinon is not
locking in, but how do you fix that?

7 Answers

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Yes, the car is automatic. Yes, they are 2 bolts and you can't misaligned them. I had the starter checked out at the retail store before I bought it.

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Yes, i looked at the teeth of the flex plate and they looked fine. I still don't understand how I would be able to misaligned the teeth. The starter won't fit if it is placed upside down.

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It will if its side ways. Still ur mommas nail polish put it on the piston turn it look see where the piston hits. Give you your answer.

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I have changed a solenoid on my starter and it ran for 2 days and it won't crank again. I have tried replacing with new starter, but still same issue. I hear the noise, bur won't crank. The pinion moves and engages. I have also check the grounding and it is grounded properly. Any ideas?

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Last time it was the ignition wire connector that was bad, so I replaced and my car was running, until today. My car is not starting. I tried jumping via connecting a wire to the starter ignition connector. Then, I changed the starter, but car is still not starting. I can hear the pinion engaging, but no crank. What else could it be?

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