My car has had different occassions of not be able to start right away. Not as long as this recent one tho. Before it would turn normal, but wouldn't start. Now it kind of grinds, and the longer I let it rest, the more it started sounding normal to start, but wouldn't catch. Finally got it to catch and drove somewhere. I think it's the starter, I know it'll cost probably around $300 or so. I just wanted to see if anyone else might know what it is? It's a 97' grand am potiac.
2007-03-07 05:01:03 · 4 answers · asked by tasai_yume 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When you turn the key if it makes a clicking or grinding noise but then finally cranks its the starter. If you are able take the starter off yourself and you can take it and have it checked out it will save you some money. But if you take it and get it fixed by someone it will probably be around 250-300.
2007-03-07 05:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure sounds like a bad starter, possibly even has done some damage to the ring gear that it engages into (Re: grinding noise)
Remember that usually the longer you put off repairing something that you know is going wrong, the more it is likely to cost to get fixed.
2007-03-07 05:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by bwc0356 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not in my opinion. if the engine is turning over nicely it isnt the starter, . normally. if it takes a lot of cranking before it starts, then look at the engine for the problem. it would pay to have it checked by a mechanic. money well spent.
2007-03-07 05:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starter or flexplate (ring gear your starter drives) Spend the money.Less hassle.Good luck
2007-03-10 15:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by giff01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋