Just recently and it has gotten worse when I go to start my car it makes a loud schreeching noise, not a clicking that you normall would get from a starter. It takes several times of turning it over and just the right touch to get it started. Sometimes it helps if I slowly hit the gas pedal as I'm starting it but I'm worried one day it wont start and the noise is so embrassing when I try to start my car! What is wrong?? Starter? fuel filter? I'm not exactly car savvy! Is it going to be expensive?? Please help!!
2007-03-08 01:00:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
what you are describing is the starter gear.It is a sprag clutch type and it isn't locking up the gear with the flywheel ring, pull starter and install new or rebuilt unit.
2007-03-08 01:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your starter has stripped a pin in the gear, eventually it will lock up, it would be best if you change it out right away. Screeching is usually a sign of contact without lubrication. Whether metal to metal or some other type. If it continues you could damage your car further and it will cost a lot more to fix.
2007-03-08 09:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Tom H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes that going to be the started gear, ,, 2 way to go,, one buy a newone arte a use on,,, 2th go to you part store, an spen around 9 to 12 an get a starter geal, very easy to put in
2007-03-08 09:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, could be your starter motor,or your flexplate,(thats what the starter turns.Recommend taking it to a shop & have it diagnosed(remove the starter & inspect the flexplate.(if it is the flexplate yes it will be expensive as your transmission needs to be removed.Good luck
2007-03-08 21:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by giff01 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Replace your starter... it should be like $45
2007-03-08 09:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋