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jamesb
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hi people jw, some times when i start the car i just goes straight to the grinding sound and doesn't start and does it few times till it actully does start :/... anyone know how to fix this problem ?

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sounds like your starter moter is on its way out may be something simple check the starter moter wiring making sure its secure and also check the earths around the engine bay
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Mike_Parr
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does the lights on the dashboard dim? if it does then it's the same what happened to me, check the black (ground) cable from the battery as mine was loose, tighten it up, wait a bit, then not a problem since. But yeah check all the other earths aswell mate.
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