Last night when I turned the car off, it.

Tiny
CBRETT2004
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  • 2004 KIA SPECTRA
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Last night when I turned the car off, it smelled like overheating and there was a loud spinning noise coming from the back middle engine area somewhere. Sounds like its around the starter. I disconnected the battery, and soon as its connected again, the spinning noise starts and wont stop. Smells like burning wires or rubber. What is this?
Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 2:15 PM

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Tiny
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And it has a brand new starting motor and alternator. But an old battery.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 2:34 PM
Tiny
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Have a pro check this out. It could be a bad starter even though it's new or solenoid on starter sticking.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 4:31 PM
Tiny
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Thanks
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 4:46 PM

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