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my starter works......when i hold it?

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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my starter works......when i hold it?

my starter wont turn over when on the block but it will turn in my hands when i bench test it..........wtf can someone help
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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do you have power going to the starter when you try to turn it over on the car? maybe it's weak and cant turn the motor over but can spin with no load.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 1988350bia
my starter wont turn over when on the block but it will turn in my hands when i bench test it..........wtf can someone help
Check the ground cable where it bolts to the block.
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