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front wheels "locked' 850 1996

posted by  BOHEMIAN on  Fri Apr 13 12:15 CST 2012
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Ok so this car 1996 glt wagon "died" on the road with a loud thump , now it wont start , engine wont turn ,starter "spins" however when I towed to my house , on the way over the front wheels locked as if it had the brake on or something , now they are totally lockedand can not push it!! any ideas there??

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    front wheels "locked' 850 1996

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 13 12:29 CST 2012
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    Too many strange clues. The engine died: did the timing belt break? That can cause the valves to stop the pistons.
    The starter motor works, but doesn't engage the flywheel??? That would make for a very high pitched whine.
    The car wheels locked up and will not turn? Is the car in gear? Where is the gear shift lever positioned?
    Did you tow the car with the front wheels on the ground?


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      front wheels "locked'

      posted by  BOHEMIAN on  Fri Apr 13 13:10 CST 2012
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        front wheels "locked'

        posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 13 14:44 CST 2012
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        Forgot something?


        Engine won't turn over, means the crank is not moving.
        Engine won't start means that the engine turns over but is not firing.
        Towed car home, how? Rear lift, tow rope, front lift, flatbed?
        Starter turns, but not engine? The starter is an electrical motor that has a gear that connects to the flywheel. It is not supposed to run if the solenoid doesn't push the gear into contact with the flywheel.
        Wheels locked... Is the shifter in N? Is the key in the ignition? Did it lock up as you were towing it, meaning the front wheels were on the ground and the key was not turned to position II? If so, your tranny is toast.

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