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Why does your car make a grinding noise when you try to start it?
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∙ 14y ago
It been my experience that a loud noise when stating a car, grinding may mean the starter is not in right or on it's way out as in replacement.
It's quite likely that one of the mounting bolts that attach the starter to the engine has broken and the remaining bolt(s) are bent, as a result. The bolts should all be replaced ASAP. This is not an expensive repair.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agobad starter? Smarta$$ . . . I think that the rod may be sticking. Perhaps the mechanic can grease it to keep if from doing this. I seem to have the same problem, but haven't looked into getting it fixed yet.
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∙ 19y agoYou need to take it to the garage and take the mechanic or shio foreman for a ride and show him what you are talking about. Make sure he hears the noise and knows what you want.
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∙ 14y agoThat could possibly have something to do with the starter motor as my car does that quite often.
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What if your car does not start it cranks but does not turn over and it makes a grinding noise?
Usually that just means the battery is dead. It's trying to crank the starter but doesn't have enough power. Try jumping it from another car and see if that starts it. When a grinding noise is detected first locate the area of the car it is being generated from. Most grinding noises will be being generated while driving, if you are having a hard time detecting the location of the grinding sound, have a helper ride along in the rear seat to give a new perspective on the origin of the grinding noise. A grinding noise can be generated by many things from worn out brake pads to axle bearing failure. Once a grinding sound has been detected action must
What will make a car make a grinding or roaring noise while driving when the accelerator is pressed and when let off it but not while cruising?
it may be the drive shaft u-joints if its rear wheel drive
Why does a 1999 Saturn sl2 make a single grinding noise only when first starting forward or reverse after starting once the noise is made it does not occur again until the car is restarted?
I wonder if it might be the starter motor not fully disengaging and as soon as the flywheel turns, it's kicking it back.
Why does car make hissing noise when trying to start. does not start and RPM's dont move and have full battery whats wrong?
The noise is difficult to diagnose over a forum, but if the battery is charged correctly, and is hissing as you put it, the starter motor may not be working correctly, get a second opinion from a garage
Why did your car make a loud noise than shut down?
Well it could be a number of things. If the car will not start or even turn over it may have seized the engine or spun a connecting rod bearing which is a major problem. If it does start up again and the loud noise continues, sounding like a knock u should not try to drive it to the shop. Shut it off and call a towing company. If it starts back up and doesn't make any noise it may be fine. Just keep an ear out for pinging and knocking sounds.
Why does your car make a loud grinding noise when you turn the ignition?
why does my 1996 ford tarus wagon make noise when i turn key in ignition
Why did my car make a loud grinding noise when i tryed to start it?
Starter and/or starter drive gear failure. This could lead to damaging the ring gear which is costly to repair.
Why does your car make a grinding noise when you accelerate?
That's just the rev of the car. This means you are accelerating too fast. Go nice and steady.
Why would my car make a grinding noise when i start it and after running for a bit the grinding noise becomes slower?
Don't ignore that kind of sound. Find out what is causing it and replace or repair the faulty part. A "grinding noise" can be caused by an alternator, water pump, idler pulley, heater fan motor, air pump or any of a long list of components, many of which can cause some serious problems if they seize or come apart.
Why does the car make a loud noise when you brake?
Check the brake pads. The most common cause of the noise is the pad backer grinding against the brake rotor.
Car makes grinding noise from back right wheel?
If a car is making a grinding noise in the right back wheel, it could be a sign that a wheel bearing is failing. It is necessary to take the car to a qualified mechanic for repair.
Why does the car make a grinding noise when it has weight in it?
It Will probably be the amont of weight that that causes the wheels to rub against the wheel arch
What does it mean if a car makes a grinding noise from the wheel?
your brake pads are probley wore out so its grinding on your rotor
What is causeing a grinding and knocking noise when driving my car?
Its hard to say... do u know where the noise is coming from?
How much does it cost to fix grinding noises from your car?
Depnds on whats causing the noise. The most common grinding noise is from the brakes and fronts average $2-400.00 and rears about the same. This depends on year, make, model etc of the vehicle.
Why does your car make noise when the air conditioning is off and then it goes away when you turn it on 96 Sunfire GT Auto?
the a/c compressor cluth is bad. should make a grinding noise when not on and goes away when it is on.
Why does your car make a loud cracking sound after you start it?
because the gears are grinding together if its an old car it will make a louder crack sound
