When I turn the key I hear a loud whining noise but car will not start

Tiny
KHEALY995
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  • 2007 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS
  • 2.0L
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
Hello,

when I put the car in gear and rock in back and fourth it will then start. Can you help me to fix this problem? Thanks
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 AT 7:02 AM

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Tiny
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Is there any way you can get a recording of the noise? It sounds like the starter is not engaging and when you rock the vehicle it moves the flex plate and allows the starter to engage. However, the starter has a tapered cut gear so that it spins the flex plate as it engages to ensure it is able to mess. So this doesn't seem to make sense but I am not sure what else this could be. Hearing the noise will help identify what it could be. Thanks
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Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 AT 5:30 PM

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