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Old 12-19-2005, 10:07 AM
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Re: Alero Starting Problem (not a PASSLOCK or electrical problem)

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Originally Posted by cyclingmary
I don't know what it is but I have the same problem. It doesn't happen all the time but sometimes when I turn the key it starts and I get a slight grinding sound. I have a 2001 3.4 V6 48,000 miles. Please post if you find the problem. Thanks.

According to the local auto electric shop it is a bad clutch in the starter. It's not disengaging quick enough. I will warn you that yours will get worse. Mine started out as a slight grinding too, but got really bad over a few months time. I would imagine it would eventually wear out or break your flywheel too.
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