Car won't start - whirring noise

tbone32 · 04-08-2010, 05:43 PM

Just bought a 1969 Mustang as a fixer upper. I have basic car knowledge but need to learn a lot more. Anyway, wondering if anyone has suggestions. Newer motor (20K miles). Car started fine when I bought it. Took it home, shut it down, tried starting again but only get whirring noise when I turn the ignition. No clicking, no engine turnover. Should I test battery first then move on down the line or does anyone think it could be the coil, solenoid, starter, etc.? Thanks for you help.

goodyear1984 · 05-26-2010, 11:01 PM

if theres a solinoid on the starter its prolly bad ur prolly in need of a starter.sounds like the starter is truning on but the bendix gear isnt moving to hit the flywheel

04-08-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
tbone32 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	Car won't start - whirring noise Just bought a 1969 Mustang as a fixer upper. I have basic car knowledge but need to learn a lot more. Anyway, wondering if anyone has suggestions. Newer motor (20K miles). Car started fine when I bought it. Took it home, shut it down, tried starting again but only get whirring noise when I turn the ignition. No clicking, no engine turnover. Should I test battery first then move on down the line or does anyone think it could be the coil, solenoid, starter, etc.? Thanks for you help.

05-26-2010, 11:01 PM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Car won't start - whirring noise if theres a solinoid on the starter its prolly bad ur prolly in need of a starter.sounds like the starter is truning on but the bendix gear isnt moving to hit the flywheel __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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