# 2003 Taurus no engineer stuck?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-taurus-no-engineer-stuck/53908>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** engines, ford, taurus, locks\
**Created:** [August 21, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-taurus-no-engineer-stuck/53908 "2010-08-21T14:48:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![xlpk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/8e8cbc/32.png) [@xlpk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xlpk)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-taurus-no-engineer-stuck/53908/1 "2010-08-21T14:48:59Z")

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I had the no start with my 03 Taurus SE one morning. The starter was apparently weak. So I put on a new one. Now the starter revs, but the engine is not cranking at all. The new starter came with a solenoid which engaged the starter gear fine and the flywheel teeth are fine too. I wasn’t able to pull the flywheel or drive belt a bit. What can I do to confirm the engine is locked up, and loosen it up if confirmed? Now, how close am I to the smell of a new car?

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-taurus-no-engineer-stuck/53908/2 "2010-08-21T15:21:49Z")

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Have you checked the condition of your battery and it’s connections?

A large socket wrench on the nose of the crankshaft can be used to try and rotate it…