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that sound is most likely your starter engaging. a starter has two components an electric motor and a solenoid that pushes the gear into contact with your fly wheel as the electric motor spins the gear. sometimes just one one component will fail and still allow the other to operate, Hench the clacking of the gears engaging but no spin.

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