What Causes a Car Starter to Spin Freely?
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The reasons for a car starter spinning freely are as follows: 1. Faulty solenoid switch: Common issues with the solenoid switch include short circuits, open circuits, or grounding in the pull-in and hold-in coils, as well as burnt contact discs and points. Whether the coils are open or grounded can be checked by measuring resistance with an ohmmeter. 2. Slipping one-way clutch: The main component of the transmission mechanism is the one-way clutch, which transmits torque in one direction only—specifically, from the starter to the engine flywheel. This prevents the flywheel from driving the starter motor at excessive speeds after the engine starts, which could cause damage.