1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Starting

Tiny
JDEREK82
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  • 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
When I attempted to start the car this morning there was a grinding noise from the starter. I went to start it again once I got to work and it started with the grind, but there was a winding noise after the engine turned over.

I shut it off and tried again to a short grind, then clunk. I tried again and got the clunk.

I'm assuming its the starter, but is there anything else that I should check?
Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 9:11 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like the starter is bad. I recommend removing it and having it bench tested at your local parts store to confirm the starter is bad.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Joe
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 3:55 PM

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