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My first thought is that it may be on the flywheel, or it could be the starter is not the correct one for your make and model..just food for thought..
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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
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.
I can't start 98 Hyundai elantra..making a grinding noise?
You need a new starter, or a new ring gear. Or both.
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?
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.
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
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.
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 do you do when a the starter is installed but makes a grinding noise?
take it out before you bust the fly wheel
How do I fix a grinding noise in the front end when making a hard turn 2001 Saturn sc2?
New CV joints will fix the grinding noise
Your water pump is making grinding noise in 2001 dodge caravan?
The pump will need replaced if it is grinding.
What would make a grinding noise when starting the engine?
The starter could grind if the bendix is sticking
