2002 Grand Am cold starting issue

[spyderrc10gt2]

You know that noise you hear when you try to start a car that's already running? Well, no matter how careful I am when starting the car, when it is cold the starter will always make that noise for a couple seconds. But if i was to drive to a store, go in and come out and restart the car then it does not do it. It starts perfect when the weather is warm or the engine is warm so i would hate to replace the starter if that isn't the problem. Ideas?

 

[melsg5]

Sounds like the starter solenoid is sticking which typically means you replace the starter.

 

[spyderrc10gt2]

thank for the response. Do you know the best way to get to it? Doesn't look possible from top and doesnt look like enough room on bottom?? its a 4 cyl engine

 

[CatSkinner]

Drops out from below

http://www.ehow.com/how_4507910_replace-starter-pontiac-grand-am.html

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[spyderrc10gt2]

thank you, got it replaced, now real test will be next time it gets real cold if it will still make the noise or not