Originally posted by nphengsiar:
Last Monday I was going out to lunch turned the key and my 2000 V6 Manual Contour didn't start and made a grinding noise. Waited and then tried again with same results. Third try, it started. Started for a week and then this morning same thing, but this time it wouldn't start and grinded. Tried 4 times. Is it my starter? Seems my battery is ok since lights, etc. turned on. What could it be? Where is the starter located? I may after work try to tap it and see if it ignites it. Please help me. Thanks.


UPDATE: After work tonight I was dropped off and tried starting up my car. It started like it normally would. Does this mean that my starter is giving way and must be replaced? Thank you for your responses thus far. I very much appreciate it.