car locks up when u put starter on

Asked by sallie09 Mar 11, 2017 at 02:02 PM about the 2009 Dodge Charger SXT RWD

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every time we replace starter it locks up
what's the reason

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will the motor turn over by hand? if it does sever things come to mind, a bent flex plate or possibly the need for shims so the starter can properly engage the flex plate.

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