Starter grinds
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Starter grinds
When starting my car, the starter sometimes grinds when I first turn the key as if the engine was already running. It will engage the flywheel ok after the 2nd or 3rd attempt. It would do this 1 out of 6 times. What's causing this?
Last edited by Marcusk408; Feb 28, 2007 at 01:55 AM.
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I would look at my flywheel if I were you
If its good...your stater may not be engaging properly.
Freespinning....look at the solinoid.
Make sure it is lined up straight to the block.
Bad sounds can come from a starter....it can also knock teeth off you flywheel if its misbehaving'
Is it on tight?
Does it do this at a cold start or just after its been run?
If its good...your stater may not be engaging properly.
Freespinning....look at the solinoid.
Make sure it is lined up straight to the block.
Bad sounds can come from a starter....it can also knock teeth off you flywheel if its misbehaving'
Is it on tight?
Does it do this at a cold start or just after its been run?
Last edited by Kyle69-71 BBs; Feb 28, 2007 at 10:41 AM.
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