2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette strange noise when I start the v

2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
101,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHERITH2004
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When I turn the key to start the vehicle, there is a strange noise, sounds like it's coming from the dash. My husband says he can't hear it standing outside of the vehicle. It does start, I just can't describe the noise. I am afraid that it will just not start one day.
Mar 15, 2009 at 11:11 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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What does it sound like? maybe we can figure it out
Mar 16, 2009 at 8:16 AM
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CHERITH2004
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It's like a grinding noise when I turn the ignition. It doesn't happen while driving or when I turn it off. Could it be the starter or the ignition switch?
Mar 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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The only thing I can think of that could make a grinding noise would be the starter.
Mar 16, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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CHERITH2004
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How can I know if it's the starter for sure? Is there a way to test it? I don't want to put out the money for a starter and then find out it's something else.
Mar 16, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Best way is to raise and support vehicle and be under it when the starter is engaged so you can see if that is where the noise is coming from
Mar 16, 2009 at 3:23 PM
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