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Nov 2, 2010 | 12:24 PM

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turboawd

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Originally Posted by selbycy

Just to close the thread, the starter motor was the problem.

Thanks for the assistance.

Nov 2, 2010 | 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by selbycy

I could hear a whirring sound, like somthing spinning when I turn the key, but I couldnt hear like an igniter sound or clicking sound of anything 'engaging'

The whirrring sound is the fuel pump. Primes the lines.

Nov 2, 2010 | 12:58 PM

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selbycy

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Originally Posted by v_therussian

Glad you found the culprit, Tom

Also, maybe a good time to have someone test output voltages on the battery and alternator - just in case

My airbag warning sensor was coming on as well so my mechanic reset the sensor, the batterys output was 9V, apparently some systems don't work under 10V so he charged my battery and everything appears to be fine.

If the sensor warning comas back on it will mean the sensor has a problem.