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Dec 14, 2006 | 03:20 AM

lead09

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Starter Issues...fawk!

The other the solenoid stuck and the starter stayed engaged with the engine and cranked it over for a minute after shutting it off before I got the battery disconnected.

After that is started right up with no problems. I ran it for 5 minutes max while filling the power steering fluid and then shut it down.

Tonight I got to start it and it cranks really weird and then all I get it a buzzing/grinding sound? It the stock starter. It checked and it's not loose. Both bolts are solid.

It's late so I called it quits. I'll pull the starter tomorrow and check it out. I also have a new solenoid to replace the one that stuck.

Could it be a low battery? It cranked for a bit when it stuck and I didn't run it for long after.

Any other recommendation?

Thanks.

Dec 14, 2006 | 03:21 AM

EliteTuners

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RE: Starter Issues...fawk!

Had the same problem, let me know what the resolution is. I pulled the motor soon after this though so i never got a chance to fix it.

Dec 14, 2006 | 05:13 AM

Blckstng93

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RE: Starter Issues...fawk!

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ORIGINAL: lead09

The other the solenoid stuck and the starter stayed engaged with the engine and cranked it over for a minute after shutting it off before I got the battery disconnected.

After that is started right up with no problems. I ran it for 5 minutes max while filling the power steering fluid and then shut it down.

Tonight I got to start it and it cranks really weird and then all I get it a buzzing/grinding sound? It the stock starter. It checked and it's not loose. Both bolts are solid.

It's late so I called it quits. I'll pull the starter tomorrow and check it out. I also have a new solenoid to replace the one that stuck.

Could it be a low battery? It cranked for a bit when it stuck and I didn't run it for long after.

Any other recommendation?

Thanks.

Not sure i got the first sentence right. Your starter stayed engaged once the engine turned over? You say it cranked wierd after that and has a grinding sound. Probably the starter gear grinding the flywheel. Or is it a wurr-r-r-r sound like a slow crank? That can sound like a grinding to. Im not sure what youre hearing exactly. A slow crank is the battery, if its an actual grinding the starter is shot and if so id check the teeth on the flywheel to be sure none are missing. Check your battery, it should be 12 volts or higher.

Dec 14, 2006 | 12:28 PM

lead09

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RE: Starter Issues...fawk!

The stater stayed engaged while the engine was running. I pull the key out and the starter kept cranking till I disconnected the battery.

Could that cause any damage? Since it worked fine right after I'm confused as to the problem now.

The starter does not turn the motor over now. I makes lots of noise. I'm not sure if it's an electrical buzz or a fast grinding sound.

Dec 16, 2006 | 07:12 AM

Blckstng93

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RE: Starter Issues...fawk!

As for the starter cranking after you pull the key you have a short somewhere since no key is supposed to mean no power. If the starter isnt turning the motor over but clicks, its getting power, just not enough power or its dead, or the battery is too weak to crank. Check the battery for atleast 12v. Im guessing the starter is fried.