Could this be a starter issue?
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Could this be a starter issue?
2002 Durango. 4.7 litre automatic. 210,000 miles. I notice when the thing's turning over to start, I hear a kind of whirling/rattling noise. Almost sounds like plastic grinding on plastic. It stops as soon as it gets running.
Lately, it makes that same old noise when I accelerate, right about 1600rpms it starts.
Any thoughts on whether this is a starter problem or an engine problem?
I put it into neutral when I was coasting and revv'ed her up, and it makes the noise in neutral as well as drive.
I notice that when I stop and and shut her off, then get goin' again, sometimes the noise won't be present when accelerating. That's why I think it may be the starter. Like maybe the armature doesn't come back in again or something.
Any input/insight will be welcomed and appreciated.
Lately, it makes that same old noise when I accelerate, right about 1600rpms it starts.
Any thoughts on whether this is a starter problem or an engine problem?
I put it into neutral when I was coasting and revv'ed her up, and it makes the noise in neutral as well as drive.
I notice that when I stop and and shut her off, then get goin' again, sometimes the noise won't be present when accelerating. That's why I think it may be the starter. Like maybe the armature doesn't come back in again or something.
Any input/insight will be welcomed and appreciated.
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