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Sounds like solenoid is not releasing or ignition switch is not moving from start to run position. If solenoid is located on top of starter remove clean plunger and replace If solenoid is on firewall replace If the starter is not fully engaging the flywheel, you'll need to either replace the starter or the Bendix/solenoid assembly. If the flywheel has been damaged, you'll need to replace that as well.
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What could it be Loud grinding clunky noise when starting?
Defective starter, or a problem with the flywheel. You need to check the starter and then remove it and check the flywheel.
What makes your car make a grinding noise instead of starting?
starter not engaging flywheel properly. Replace starter, Checking for damage to flywheel while starter is removed.
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.
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.
Your starter is making a metal grinding noise in a 94 Saturn?
This usually happens when the starter drive goes bad or if the flywheel has been damaged by the starter or previous starter failure. When you pull the starter to have a look, turn the flywheel and check all the teeth on it before replacing 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.
Why does your 1999 Ford 150 truck make a grinding noise when you start it?
Defective starter drive? Broken tooth on flywheel/converter? My guess would be either the flywheel, or if the starter has been changed recently, maybe there was a starter shim that was not put back in.
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.
Why does your 91 Buick LeSabre make a grinding sound when you turn the ignition key but does not even begin to turn over or start?
Don't do that too often. If the starter Bendix is not fully engaging the starter gear into the flywheel, you could be wearing the flywheel. That could be expensive. Remove the starter and inspect the flywheel. Slowly turn the flywheel by hand and inspect the entire circumference of the gear.
What would cause a grinding noise when starting your 1996 Blazer?
sounds like a bad starter gear or bad flywheel
Why does van make grinding noise when starting?
I think that maybe it could be the teeth on the starter or which I hope it's not the teeth on the flywheel of the engine. I guess it could just be the starter which is a cheap fix compared to the flywheel and alot easier to fix !!!!
What does it mean if your new starter is making a grinding noise and creating sparks when the engine is running?
1st thought is you need shims if the flywheel is hitting the starter. What is the year and model of the vehicle?
