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Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas /Starter spins — engine will not crank
Starting System

Starter spins — engine will not crank

Starter spins but the engine is not turned.

Possible causes and remedies
Possible cause
Pinion gear teeth broken or faulty starter
Remedy
Repair starter
Possible cause
Flywheel teeth broken
Remedy
Replace flywheel