2004 Acura MDX Starter slow to disengage

2004 ACURA MDX
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CODOG2
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when starting the car cold I noticed I would get a noise for 1 or 2 seconds that sounds like the starter was not disengaging quick enough

I assumed it was the starter and I replaced it with a rebuilt unit. Unfortunately the noise still persists (it may even be more frequent than before). Is it possible the replacement starter is bad too? Should I be looking at something else? I checked the battery and it seems fine (i even left a charger on it overnight -still made the noise the next morning)

any suggestions would be appreciated
Mar 14, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Where the two seals that keep moisture out in good shape and clean? Did you check flywheel gear teeth condition?
Mar 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM
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RBC163
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Did you get this fixed and how? We have the same issue with our 2004MDX. Any guidance would be appreciated
Dec 31, 2009 at 7:19 AM
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