1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Starting

1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JDEREK82
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When I attempted to start the car this morning there was a grinding noise from the starter. I went to start it again once I got to work and it started with the grind, but there was a winding noise after the engine turned over.

I shut it off and tried again to a short grind, then clunk. I tried again and got the clunk.

I'm assuming its the starter, but is there anything else that I should check?
Nov 24, 2008 at 9:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like the starter is bad. I recommend removing it and having it bench tested at your local parts store to confirm the starter is bad.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Joe
Dec 11, 2008 at 3:55 PM
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