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Originally Posted by kwren
starter bearings could be worn causing a drag on the rotor...
also...
might get someone to try to start the car while you check the battery voltage to see if there is a voltage drop... and if so, how much.
Keith  . |
+1 Seems like the armature in the starter motor is binding in the bushings, either from wear, or corrosion buildup, especially if the car sat for a while at one time.
I have had this exact same thing happen once, but it wasn't an SVX.
Took motor apart, could barely get the armature out it was so rusted in there. - Gave everything a good cleaning and it was fine from there on.