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Asked by Shawn Dec 28, 2017 at 12:04 AM about the 1986 Cadillac DeVille Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I bought a 1986 Cadillac deville and first it would
start up with getting a jump with no problem and
know it won't turn over all it gives is a grinding
sound what could it be

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Grinding while trying to start means a bad starter or damaged ring gear on the flywheel.

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