What happens when you try to start a car that is already running?
What happens when you try to start a car that is already running? Once the engine is running, starter does not have a job – it is resting and doing nothing. Once the starter spins, it turns the flywheel, which turns the engine just enough for it to start. At that point you let go of the key and the starter is disengaged and turned off. Why does my car make a grinding noise when I start the engine? The drive gear wears down over time – a car could go through two, even three starters in its lifespan. If...