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A few times in the past six months or so, my car (a '98 Chevy Lumina) wouldn't start--wouldn't even turn over--at first, and then I'd wait a few minutes and try again, and it would start fine. Today I had been driving it and had parked at my husband's workplace for about an hour. Tried to crank it and now it only makes a buzzing sound; the engine won't turn over. Is it probably the starter? And would it be more likely to be the whole starter that needs replacing, or just a part of it? If you need more details, email me. Any help is REALLY appreciated!! We need our car! Thx.
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could be the starter- sounds like it was starting to go. Sometimes the battery can make the buzz sound.Try jump starting it to rule out a low batery as the cause
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It could be the starter. You can take it off and go to an auto parts store and they can check it to see if it is any good. If you do not have the time or any way of taking it of I would recommend going to a shop. Ask around and see what shops are good in your area.what is the cost to replace a alternator 97 mercury villager?
its the starter, actually a part in the starter. call napa find out what a trade for a rebuilt would cost, take the starter off bring it in get it tested then trade it in for a rebuilt one that will last just as long as a new oneMy ford focus 2001 makes aloud noise in the backseat what would that noise happen to be?
the buzzing You hear is the starter motor spining. but the solenoid(starter solenoid) not working.Can a broken belt make a engine block shake when it is started or in park?
any mechanic may take the solenoid apart and clean the dust.
it will work fine after that.
couple hours labor is cheaper than the whole starter.
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Yes there is a problem with the starter motor and likely it needs a overhauling ,the brushes may have worn out.where is the fuel relief valve on 96 Toyota sl 5 6 cyl 4 wd?
you most likely need a new starter. what is happening is there is a "dead" spot on the inside of the starter, which in the simplest terms, is not making a connection when you turn the key. but when you turn the key, it causes the armature (spinning core inside the starter with many contact points across it) to turn a little untill it hits a spot where it makes a connection and starts. to test this, next time i dont start, take a long pipe or similar item and give the starter a couple of medium taps on the side of the starter if it is readily accessable. if it starts, it is definitely the inside of the starter going bad. in any case, it would be the best thing to go ahead and have the starter replaced.Nissan Maxima 1989 nothing blowing out of vents.?
it could be as simple as cleaning your battery terminals try it first before replacing any parts then have you battery checked to see if its pushing out 12 volts if these arent the problems, it could be the synnold my sister had the same problem soo try it outi have a 99 gmc envoy, looking to change/fix an electrical fuel pump myself.l?
Don't start buying parts and smacking things until you have a better idea what the problem is, first thing to do is locate the source of the buzzing sound, is it under the dash, coming from the fuse/relay box under the hood. If its under the dash that rules out the starter and solenoid and a relay would be the likely cause. Solenoids and starters don't usually buzz when faulty, A solenoid will sometimes make a rapid clicking sound when the battery doesn't have enough power to fully engage the starter. Start simple and locate the source of the buzz, usually pretty easy as long as you have one person holding the key and another searching.More Questions & Answers ...
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