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Sounds like the starter is "dragging" - happens when the bushings are worn. Can be overhauled if you are mechanicaly inclined, otherwise replace the starter.
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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 do you do when a the starter is installed but makes a grinding noise?
take it out before you bust the fly wheel
When car starts but makes a grinding noise and is not getting gas?
If your Gas tank is not empty, you may have a problem with your starter.
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.
Your 98 Mazda Millenia makes a grinding type noise when you start it why?
If the grinding noise is heard only when starting the car, the problem is probably worn bushings. When the bushings wear out, the armature inside the starter will "sag" and grind against the inside of the starter as it spins, causing the grinding noise you hear. This condition is called "starter drag". Eventually, as the bushings keep wearing, the armature will not spin at all. If you are mechanically inclined, you can purchase a starter kit and do the repairs yourself. If not, it would be wise to replace the starter before you become stranded somewhere.
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.
Will a bad starter cause a grinding noise before going out?
A bad starter might make a noise. The starter could also go bad with no noise or warning. However if the starter is making noise then there is a problem that could cause failure at any time
If my PlayStation makes a grinding noise, do I need to get it fixed?
If your PlayStation makes a grinding noise, it's best if you give it up for lost and purchase a new one.
Starter makes grinding noise after engine is warm but if the remote start is used there is no noise is this due to a relay through the ignition switch?
The starter should only be making noise if you attempt to start the car and the starter is going bad. It is possible that the remote starter is bypassing the mechanical starter. Starters are very easy to replace. Be sure to disconnect the car battery before doing so.
Makes grinding noise if it is in park?
It is a 2002 Honda civic
What would make a grinding noise when starting the engine?
The starter could grind if the bendix is sticking
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.
