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Sep 4, 2013 | 11:50 PM

sitInHigh

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screachhhh noise! HELP

So I get in my truck turn the key and "Wait to start" then crank it and a loud SCREEAAACHHHHH "nosie" ... Then turn the key back "thinking WTF" and Cranked it up again and it started right up..... HMMM WEIRD... whats thats sound like guys... Starter..?

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Sep 5, 2013 | 01:08 AM

hydro man 17

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Sep 5, 2013 | 05:05 AM

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It sound like the teeth on the starter came back to the flywheel, but didn't mesh with the gears (engage). Starter is suspect.

Sep 5, 2013 | 06:19 AM

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^^^^^^What he said. Mine did the same on my Excursion.

Sep 5, 2013 | 09:53 AM

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ok thanks guys. yea I was guessing the starter, the sound was freaky lol but it cranked up ok so im hoping its nothing major and if it happens again "im guessing it will" should i replace it?

Sep 5, 2013 | 02:01 PM

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I had the same thing happen. Replaced the starter and problem fixed.

Feb 17, 2014 | 11:59 AM

sitInHigh

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Replaced my starter 2 days ago and the truck started up nice, until this morning that "screeching" noise happened again. Turn the key and it ""screeched" ... Hope it's just a crap starter I bought, it's brand new but maybe it was bad.. I have a warranty on it and I'm goin to get a new one put on, any other thing it could be??

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Feb 17, 2014 | 12:50 PM

aawlberninf350

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Seen the cat recently? j/k

I'd check the belt tensioner. Use a breaker bar to release the tension (which should be substantial) and slip off the belt. Check the pullys for wobble and smooth spinning, and inspect the belt.

Feb 17, 2014 | 01:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crop harvester

dont let that starter ruin your ring gear for manual trans or flex plate auto trans. that could create a lot of extra work & money.

Lots of people telling me it may be the teeth on my flex plate in a one spot maybe be chopped or broken, or maybe cracked... I'm getting it looked at tomorrow to see if the teeth are ok on it...