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    Starter issue?

    So to start off, my car runs perfect in the summer and hates the winter. The car has always made a grinding noise when starting, and I just went on with life because it always fires up. However when the winter comes the car barely starts when it gets cold out. IF the car is warm it will fire up though. It takes a little to get it going in the cold but it eventually goes after a minute of trying.
    I went to Autozone to check out my battery and alternator. They both checked out in perfect condition. The guy heard me start the car and said that grinding noise is likely my starter and that the reason it starts hard in the cold could be that problem. Is this viable?

    And pics of where the starter is and how to replace it would be needed. Is it an easy task?

    Thank you and I hope it's not troublesome.. Thanks.
    JTM
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    #2
    The main relay usually causes this
    1993 Accord EX
    2011 Subaru STi

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      #3
      Even the grinding start? I thought Main Relay was for the heat not the cold?

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        #4
        Have you cleaned the battery terminals? And what do you mean by grinding, do you mean it cranks for longer than it should.
        1993 Accord EX
        2011 Subaru STi

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          #5
          when cold? give it a complete tune up


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            #6
            Ya, I'd say bendix. Or ring gear, never heard of one going on a honda, but its possible.

            GOT F?

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              #7
              It's not like a grinding terrible noise. It's just a grind when it starts in the cold most of the time. The car doesn't like the winter? The grind is the starter I believe. I'll have a video soon.

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                #8
                Have the starter and batt checked. I would also recommend doing your yearly tune up right before the winter time


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                  #9
                  engine block heater...make your car think it summer all the time.
                  DEVOTE


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                    #10
                    Here is a link to my video last year. That's how the car normally starts up most of the time. In the winter it is prolonged however. My other video is uploading on Youtube etc. so I'll have it tomorrow. For now check out my vid form last year.

                    HERE

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                      #11
                      Sounds like your starter is drawing a little too much, amp wise. I am a mgr ata a parts store and see his often. On a cold motor it is more difficut to turn the start dew to the higher amp draw.

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                        #12
                        Is there ANY thing I can do about it? and here's the other video!
                        HERE

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