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shomo172
10-28-2012, 07:33 PM
I'm almost positive I need a new starter for my SR. It grinds pretty bad after I start the car and has for a couple months now, but lately it's gotten worse.

Not only has the noise gotten worse, but it sounds like it struggles to start. It's much slower. Along with that I've noticed a rattling noise. Sounds somewhat like a power steering pump (I don't have power steering). It sounds like it's coming from the alternator. Could my alternator also be bad, which is causing the slow start up?

Also could the alternator cause the car to shut off every now and then when I'm holding the clutch in coming to a redlight or something? I thought it was a vacuum problem because sometimes it would shut off and turn back on real quick.

Anyone have any input? I've searched but looking more specific.
Thanks.