STARTER—1993 Chevy Suburban

[Alex F.]

—This Happens at random, but when its turning over the starter makes a horrible grinding-scratching noise.—————-In Addition to that it does take multiple tries on accation to start. The vehicle is well-maintaned, Oil, Brake fluid, Filters , Ect. ————What could be causing this?
…..Whats the Diagnostic Proses?

THANKS,
Alex From Ky.

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[Walter Cheryba]

Remove the starter from the vehicle, inspect the drive gear and the teeth on the flywheel/ring gear for damage. Check for free movement of the drive gear on the starter motor shaft. Likely the starter needs replaced but be sure to check the teeth on the flywheel/ring gear on the engine.

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