ktwenty

Was driving to work stopped to make a purchase and started noticed a dead tumble and immediate grinding sound similar to a bad bearing, as I accelerated the noise increased. also sounded like a belt was screeching, when at work I switched off and tried starting it tumbled very dead but started and this time the noise is gone also smoke was observed by the starter area. I removed the serpentine belt tried starting same issue starter turning even slower . I got a replacement battery from a coworker starter still turns slowly close to stalling . And the engine doesn't start, he recommends taping the starter lightly while I tumble, the starter hesitates but turns better and the car starts. I take it home switch off and try starting, same issue starting turning to slow to start engine. When I touched starter It was very hot after trying to start @ home. Could the bendix drive have remained engaged after starting from my first stop and caused damage to the starter? Thanks in advance

windhund116

Large gauge wires clean & secure to the starter and battery? Maybe a starter solenoid problem.