When i start my car it makes a loud noise. then after its started it goes away. Im thinking it has something to do with the starter.
Jun 11, 2007 at 1:20 PM
1998 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L FWD
1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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If it is a grinding noise, the starter may be staying engaged.
Can you hum a few bars? :wink:
Can you hum a few bars? :wink:
Jun 11, 2007 at 8:54 PM
hum a few bars?
Jun 13, 2007 at 10:45 PM
I guess I'm showing my age...old joke.
Anyways, If the starter is staying engaged for a few extra seconds or is binding, it will damage the flywheel. It should be simple for a shop to identify once it's up in the air.
Anyways, If the starter is staying engaged for a few extra seconds or is binding, it will damage the flywheel. It should be simple for a shop to identify once it's up in the air.
Jun 14, 2007 at 4:46 AM
lol ah.
well now its not making the noise just its getting harder to start. im guessing i need to replace it. but i dont wanna go spend $200 when it could be something simple.
well now its not making the noise just its getting harder to start. im guessing i need to replace it. but i dont wanna go spend $200 when it could be something simple.
Jun 16, 2007 at 10:23 PM
IF the starter is binding and it doesn't get repaired, the flywhel may get damaged and make $200 not seem so bad. Have a shop take a look, might be worth a few bucks to find out.
Jun 17, 2007 at 5:59 AM
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