1984Camaro

Sometimes when i go to start my car when i turn the key it makes a weird nose. And it wont start. But sometimes it starts just fine. Does it have something to do with the starter? Sometimes i can start it like 6 times in a row and it wont make the noise. Then sometimes i try to start it 6 times and it makes the noise and it wont start. I cant really describve the noise. I dont think its the starter slidding. It kinda makes a whining grinding noise.

Thanks

IROCThe5.7L

Maybe the fuel pump initializing?


Not sure....

Mark A Shields

I get the same problem sometimes when the car has been running. When I turn the key it sounds like the starter is grinding against something.

8Mike9

It's tough to figure out a noise without a good description of it, but I *think* one of two things are happening...either your flywheel has a spot(s) where there are no teeth on it, or your starter gear is not engaging the flywheel.

rezinn

As said before it could be either your starter or flywheel are worn. I'd probably guess that your starter isn't seated perfectly. Has this always happened?

1984Camaro

Well i dont think the flywheel is missing teeth.. Cause it randomly grindes.. Like it will start once then grind after that.. or start like 6 times and then grind.. or grind like 6 times
then start. So i dont think the flywheel has a chip in it. The starter may not be pressed against it right or be losely mounted like you said. Ill pull the starter and find out.

Thanks