My 96 Sentra has an inermittent starting problem. When it does turn over, it starts fine, but you sometimes have to turn the key a few times, just to get the starter to engage.
It also makes a groaning sound from somewhere in the engine area, when you turn the key to "on", but do not start the car.
Sort of an "errrrrrrk" that lasts for about a second, and stops.
What is this sound from ?
Is this sound possibly related to the starting problem ???
Thanks