Peugeot 307 - Grinding noise when trying to start - Peugeot 307

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Wed 14 Sep 2016 11:06
Peugeot 307 - Grinding noise when trying to start - Peugeot 307 - Michele956

In the last couple of days I have noticed that a grinding noise has appeared when starting. Whilst at the petrol station I turned the ignition key and this grinding noise appeared and I thought the engine was still running but then realised it wasn't, but it was the same noise as if the car was already running. The car started the second time and it got me home.

A little later at home, I tried to start it again and this grinding noise appeared again and this time the starter motor wouldn't turn over, but on the second time a little later on, it did turn the starter motor and the car started.

I have read that it could be teeth missing from the flywheel thats if its not the starter motor, so any input on this I would be really grateful. If anyone has any idea of a ballpark cost of a flywheel for a Peugeot 307 or the work that will be involved in replacing it then it would be really helpful to know before i take it to the garage next week

Edited by Michele956 on 14/09/2016 at 11:08

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Wed 14 Sep 2016 13:42
Peugeot 307 - Grinding noise when trying to start - Peugeot 307 - RichardW

Sounds like either the starter or the ring gear. How much it costs will depend on what engine is fitted, and whether it's got a dual mass flywheel or not. Garage should drop out the starter for a look, which will let them see the flywheel teeth so they can advise. That won't cost much - if it needs a flywheel, expect a bill heading towards four figures....

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