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84 350 4x4 instaled new starter and it makes a grinding sound sometimes tried shimes still does it any thoughts?
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∙ 15y ago
Probably ought to get up in there with a flashlight and see what's going on. Check for chipped or worn teeth causing problems with alignment. You can pry the starter drive gear out with a screwdriver and manually mesh it with the ring gear to see what kind of backlash you're dealing with. If they're still tight, you might need more shim. make sure that your starter has the correct amount of teeth and the spaces are right
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You replaced the starter and its grinding how do you fix that?
I replaced the starter but it makes a grinding nose how do i fix it
What would cause a grinding sound when trying to start your car?
its where the Bendix and the flywheel aren't meshing right sometimes you need to shim the starter
If a car starter is making a grinding noise before or sometimes only after starting can it be caused by a computer problem?
no this is not a computer problem.it is either a starter motor problem or the ring gear on flywheel is worn
What is the gear grinding sound your starter makes only during the instant the engine fires?
The noise is the teeth on the flywheel grinding on the teeth of the starter. Check to see if the starter is loose, this is the most common cause of that noise.
What will the starter do if you need shims?
The starter drive gear will be too close to the flywheel, causing a grinding noise when the starter is engaged.
Does an alternator smell when it goes bad?
Not really. It can make a grinding noise, and sometimes bad enough that the starter will not even turn the engine over. Most times they just quit with no noise.
Why does your car make a grinding noise when you turn the key but stops after it is running?
sounds like the starter is "grinding" on the flywheel teeth. Could just need a shim or two. Or the starter teeth may be getting worn.
What would cause my 93 dodge dynasty not to start I checked all fuses and relays. All it does is grind.?
If it is the starter that is grinding, the bushings are worn and the starter is "dragging" and not spinning fast enough to get the engine started. Replace the starter, chances are that the armature is damaged due to the dragging (grinding against the inside wall of the starter.
What happens when you turn the key with the engine on?
You re-engage the starter and you can damage the bendix, or the gear on the starter drive for the engine. It makes a grinding sound and will ruin the starter.
What would cause an intermittent grinding noise from the starter when the car is idling and when changing gears?
if it is in fact the starter, it is probably engaging the flywheel. starter may be faulty.
How can you test if it is the ignition switch or starter motor when there is a grinding noise when starting?
If there is a grinding noise, it means that the fly wheel for the starter is messed up. If the starter is grinding, there is nothing wrong with the switch. The grinding is mostly indicative that the bushings in the starter are worn. The grinding will cause wear and damage to the armature and the interior of the starter casing also. If you are mechanically inclined, you may want to remove the starter and open it for inspection. If the damage is slight, you may want to replace the bushings yourself (do the brushes too while you're at it). Otherwise, it might be wise to go ahead and replace the starter. You also ask how to test the starter. To test the starter, it is best to remove it. Use your jumper cables and clamp the red (positive) cable to the bolt where the positive cable attaches at the starter and the opposite end to the positive battery post. Clamp the black (negative) cable to the negative battery post and "touch" the opposite end to the starter casing. Before you "touch" with the negative cable, place your foot over the starter to secure it as it will "jump" when you "touch" it. The starter should spin freely and smoothly, if it doesn't, you will recognize the grinding noise. If the starter spins freely and smoothly, then the problem may lie in the flywheel as mentioned by the previous contributor. The condition of the gear teeth on the starter drive will be the most evident if there is a fly wheel problem.
95 Nissan altima New starter is grinding when starting what could it be?
could be a worn starter ring gear, most likely.
