Camaro94Lover

I am currently having what I believe is a starter problem because during cranking, the starter makes a grinding sound, similar to when you turn the key with the engine already running. It is also a weak start with irregular cranking. The other problem is when I turn my key to the first position (run), i can hear the fuel pump hum, then stop, which is normal but at the end of it I can hear three metallic clanking sounds which is not normal. Would this be because of the starter as a result of the starter or selonoid engergizing?

Camaro94Lover

Any ideas?

GetaZforgetGT

Your solenoid may be hanging up.
Unfortunately, I've never heard of anyone selling the solenoid seperately so you'll have to get a starter.

I would jack the car up and secure it on stands. Have a buddy attempt to start it. Take a hammer and tap the solenoid with the handle. If it stops it is probably the solenoid haning up.

Loadre

I shop local to me that does internet business replaced my solenoid for $32.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...hlight=starter

Scroll down to the bottom of that thread.

GetaZforgetGT

Very good to know.
Just wish I had that info about a year ago when I had the solenoid go on my starter.