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Starter problem? Starter runs, pauses for a fraction of a second [no sound], then continues to run.

When starting my 98 sunfire, a few times a week the starter will turn over a for a second or two, stop for a quarter second, and then continue turning and start the car.

When the starter stops for that quarter second there is no audible sound within the car (no clicking, buzzing, etc).

I have not seen this symptom before, is it common?

I am guessing that the starter motor is seizing up causing the starter motor to fail temporarily but this is only a guess...

Thanks,

David

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David
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More than likely the brushes hanging up. If the motor seizes you will see smoke.

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Woody

You're going to want to test battery voltage, charging voltage, and starter draw.

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NickySantoro

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