2000 MPV

Tiny
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I have a 2000 mpv which on occasion when trying to start will make a grinding noise such as you would get while trying to start a car thats already running and ii will not start. Then I try to start it again and the engine will turn over normally is this a sign of a starter going bad?
Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
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Either a starter or flywheel.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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If it's a flywheel can I cause further damage by using the car? Thanks
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 AT 4:34 PM
Tiny
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Take the starter off and check the teeth if they are chewed, replace the starter. If a flywheel is bad, one day the starter won't engage and it will have to be changed. I suspect starter more than flywheel
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 AT 4:44 PM

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