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Old 06-19-2010, 12:41 AM
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Hi guys first time poster..long time lurker...i was doing some searching and didnt find anything that helped with my problem...ok my starter has some problems...it takes a few clicks for the starter motor to engage(just been happening recently) and when the starter motor does engage it make a clicking or grinding noise while the engine is turning over(the noise a starter makes when the battery is low) my battery is new. And was wondering if anyone would now what the problem would be oh BTW i have a 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI manual trans . thanks in advance guys
Old 06-19-2010, 04:38 AM
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Re: Starter Noise

Originally Posted by Rutdoo'92
.it takes a few clicks for the starter motor to engage
if your battery is good ;that is usually a sign the contacts in the starter solenoid are worn and not making a good connection when the solenoid throws out
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