Need Mechanic Advice - Car Won't Start

[BowVista]

My wife's car will not start. Was find last night, but tonight it just sounds like the starter is spinning. We're supposed to be leaving town tomorrow morning after church, so I'm hoping it's not something major. Any of you guys able to give me some idea of the issue by the sound it's making in this video?

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[Wheelie]

Sounds like a bad starter.

[Scoobyh]

It sounds like the starter is spinning but the starter abendex is moving out to engage the flywheel to turn the motor over. Try tapping on it with a hammer lightly.

Scott

[doghouse]

It sounds like the starter is spinning but the starter abendex is moving out to engage the flywheel to turn the motor over. Try tapping on it with a hammer lightly.

Scott

This^^^^^

[boy wonder]

Sounds like a bad solenoid. You could try tapping the starter for a temporary fix, but the starter needs to be replaced (most likely).

[Mayhem]

Starter. Easy fix for the most part.

[venado]

Sounds like a stuck Bendix or a broken bendix spring.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendix_drive

[venado]

Sounds like a stuck Bendix or a broken bendix spring.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendix_drive

Of course your car may be a new one and this isn't it. As someone earlier said could be solenoid.