2005 Mitsubishi Colt There Screech Turn Key Start Car

2005 MITSUBISHI COLT
130,000 MILES
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there is a screech when I turn the key to start the car
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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If this is as the engine it trying to crank over, you may have a faulty starter or a damaged ring gear, the noise may be the starter slipping on the ring gear, if this is the case the transmission will have to be removed to replace the damaged item.
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:10 AM
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